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Golden Corral Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Golden Corral Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

This copycat Golden Corral Macaroni and Cheese is so tender and cheesy and is made so easily in the slow cooker. This homemade copycat recipe is easy to prepare for dinner, holidays or to bring to a potluck. Keep this recipe on hand and never miss out on that good ol’ Golden Corral side dish!

Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces Elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
  • 4 tablespoons Butter ,
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour ,
  • 2 cups Milk ,
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream ,
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 1 cup Colby cheese , shredded
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese , softened
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper , or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika, optional
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs, optional

Instructions

  • Add 12 ounces Elbow macaroni and 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Release pressure quickly and carefully, and drain the pasta. Set aside.
  • Press sauté on the Instant Pot. Swirl in the 4 tablespoons Butter in the pot, then whisk in the 1/4 cup All-purpose flour , to make a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to remove the taste of raw flour.
  • Gradually whisk in 2 cups Milk and 1/2 cup Heavy cream until smooth. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it just begins to thicken.
  • Turn off sauté mode. Whisk in the 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese , 1 cup Colby cheese , and c4 ounces Cream cheese and continue to cook until melted and smooth. Season to taste with 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper and (if using) 1/2 teaspoon Paprika.
  • Return the cooked elbow macaroni to the instant pot. Toss to insure all of the pasta is covered in the creamy cheese.
  • To achieve a crispy topping, when the macaroni and cheese has finished baking, transfer it to an oven safe casserole dish, sprinkle the 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs over the top and broil in the oven for 3–5 minutes or until golden.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 13gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 1mg