Easy Copycat Olive Garden Mac and Cheese Recipe
Description
Enjoy rich, creamy Olive Garden–style mac and cheese at home with this easy copycat recipe. Perfectly cheesy, comforting, and ready in minutes for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese,
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour to form a smooth roux, cooking 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until sauce is creamy and cheese is fully melted.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until all noodles are coated evenly.
- Spoon into bowls or a casserole dish. Top with extra shredded cheese or fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 858mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 986IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 427mgIron: 1mg