Delicious Copycat Boston Market Mac And Cheese Recipe!
This Copycat Boston Market Mac And Cheese brings rich, velvety goodness right into your home kitchen. It’s the perfect side dish or a satisfying meal on its own, sure to delight both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Whole milk
- Heavy cream
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cayenne (optional)
- Dried herbs (optional)
- Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, usually around 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated and combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Let the mac and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this comforting dish warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, add vegetables like steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach, or stir in cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess. This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.