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Arby's Mac And Cheese

Arby's Mac And Cheese Recipe

Josephen & Animash
Make the best Arby’s Mac And Cheese recipe at home! This creamy white cheddar copycat is rich, smooth, easy to make, and ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment & Tools

  • Stove
  • Large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Medium saucepan (for cheese sauce)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lb elbows enriched macaroni pasta cooked, drained, rinsed
  • Water for boiling pasta
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups grated white cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup grated Romano cheese
  • ¾ cup cream cheese

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in a large pot. Add macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  • Step 2: Make the Roux
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir continuously until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Step 3: Add the Cream
  • Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Step 4: Add the Cheese
  • Reduce heat to low. Add grated white cheddar, Romano cheese, and cream cheese. Stir continuously until all cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Step 5: Combine
  • Add the cooked macaroni to a large bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and mix until evenly coated.
  • Step 6: Serve
  • Serve immediately while hot and creamy. Garnish with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the pasta. Slightly firm (al dente) works best.
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Stir constantly when adding cheese to prevent clumping.
Keep heat low when melting cheese to avoid grainy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portinCalories: 560kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 42g (14%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 36g (55%)Cholesterol: 110mg (37%)Sodium: 620mg (27%)Potassium: 210mg (6%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Calcium: 320mg (32%)Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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