Chick-fil-A Inspired45 min55% less fatChick-fil-A Lightened-Up Mac & Cheese
Creamy, three-cheese baked mac and cheese with a golden top — same rich comfort, less heavy cream.
Healthier swap for Chick-fil-A Mac & Cheese
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 4 servings total
- Calories
- 319 kcal
- Protein
- 17g protein
- Carbs
- 36g carbs
- Fat
- 12g fat
- Sugar
- 4g sugar
- Sodium
- 572mg sodium
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- 250g
- 300ml
- 150ml
- 20g
- 15g
- 120g
- 40g
- 20g
- to taste
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Ingredients
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- 250g
- 300ml
- 150ml
- 20g
- 15g
- 120g
- 40g
- 20g
- to taste
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Steps
- 1Boil macaroni in salted water according to package directions until just al dente, then drain.
- 2Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook 1-2 minutes until light golden.
- 3Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk, then simmer 4-5 minutes, whisking often, until thickened enough to coat a spoon.
- 4Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 5Combine sauce with cooked macaroni, transfer to a baking dish, and bake at 190°C for 15-18 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden on top.
Tips
- Undercook the pasta slightly since it finishes cooking in the oven.
- A quick broil for the last 2 minutes gives an extra-golden top.
Ingredients
0 of 9 checked off
- 250g
- 300ml
- 150ml
- 20g
- 15g
- 120g
- 40g
- 20g
- to taste
Want this combined with your other favorites? Upgrade to Premium
Steps
- 1Boil macaroni in salted water according to package directions until just al dente, then drain.
- 2Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook 1-2 minutes until light golden.
- 3Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk, then simmer 4-5 minutes, whisking often, until thickened enough to coat a spoon.
- 4Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 5Combine sauce with cooked macaroni, transfer to a baking dish, and bake at 190°C for 15-18 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden on top.
Tips
- Undercook the pasta slightly since it finishes cooking in the oven.
- A quick broil for the last 2 minutes gives an extra-golden top.
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