CRACKER BARREL Mac & Cheese Casserole
Cracker Barrel is a popular American restaurant chain known for its homestyle comfort food, including their famous macaroni and cheese.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
- 1.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sharp cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the saucepan and mix until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and sprinkle the colby jack cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your CRACKER BARREL Mac & Cheese Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.