Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

Directions

• 1. Cook the Pasta:
  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  Add 8 oz elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• 2. Make the Cheese Sauce:
  In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, making sure it doesn’t brown.
  Slowly pour in 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
• 3. Add the Cheeses:
  Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, and 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese.
  Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 4. Combine the Pasta and Cheese Sauce:
  Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to coat all the pasta in the sauce.
• 5. Top with More Cheese:
  Preheat the oven’s broiler.
  Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased baking dish and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese on top.
• 6. Broil to Finish:
  Place the baking dish under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbly.
• 7. Serve:
  Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.