Kfc Mac Cheese Copycat
Recreate the creamy, cheesy indulgence of KFC’s beloved Mac & Cheese right in your own kitchen with this spot-on copycat recipe! Perfectly tender elbow macaroni is enveloped in a luxurious, velvety sauce made with a trio of cheeses—sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and American—blended with a rich combination of whole milk and heavy cream. A classic roux forms the base, ensuring the sauce is irresistibly smooth and full of flavor. This comfort food favorite is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Whether served as a standalone meal or paired with fried chicken, this homemade KFC Mac & Cheese is guaranteed to satisfy your cheesy cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Shredded American cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and American cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring gently to ensure every piece of pasta is coated in the sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
Serve warm as a main or side dish, garnished with additional shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.9 g | 391% | |
| Saturated Fat | 182.2 g | 911% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 959 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 8734 mg | 380% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.0 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 173.6 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 4310 mg | 332% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1276 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
