Copycat Culver's Mac and Cheese
Description
This copycat Culver's mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and full of mild Wisconsin cheddar flavor. Made on the stovetop with a silky homemade cheese sauce, it's ready in 25 minutes and perfect next to burgers, chicken tenders, or fish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water 1 minute less than package directions. Drain.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the warm milk. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
- Lower the heat. Stir in the American cheese, then the cheddar a handful at a time until melted.
- Stir in the salt, dry mustard, and garlic powder.
- Add the pasta and stir to coat. Serve warm.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Colander
- Box grater
Notes
Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk over low heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 1mg