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This Outback Steakhouse mac and cheese recipe is everything you love about the restaurant version—creamy, rich, and totally comforting. Whether you're making it as a quick weeknight side or prepping it for a potluck, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.

Outback Steakhouse Mac and Cheese

4.15 from 21 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Creamy, sharp-cheddar Outback Steakhouse mac and cheese made easy in the air fryer. This copycat side dish is rich, cheesy, and ready in about 30 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients 

  • 1½ cups dry elbow or small macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the macaroni, water, heavy cream, about three-quarters of the cheddar, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into an air-fryer-safe pan or oven-safe casserole dish. Set the pan in the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 360°F, and cook for 15–20 minutes.
  • When the mac and cheese is about halfway through cooking, stir in the remaining cheddar so it melts through.
  • Remove, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 21gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 676mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 436mgIron: 1mg