Tsr Version of Kfc Macaroni Cheese by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the irresistible comfort of everyone’s favorite fast-food side dish with Todd Wilbur’s TSR Version of KFC Macaroni & Cheese, a spot-on homage to the creamy classic. This copycat recipe features tender elbow macaroni swirled in a luscious three-cheese sauce made with Velveeta, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack for ultimate richness. A silky roux, crafted from butter and flour, forms the base of the velvety sauce, while a pinch of white pepper adds just the right depth of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this creamy macaroni and cheese recipe is a quick and satisfying side dish that tastes like it’s straight from the KFC kitchen. Serve it bubbling hot as a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to your favorite fried chicken or BBQ mains.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 0.25 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it becomes light golden brown.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Allow the mixture to heat until it just begins to bubble and thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Velveeta cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and white pepper, adjusting to taste if needed.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat all the pasta evenly.
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a serving dish and serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.2 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 5105 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1661 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 49 mg | 1% | |
*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.
