Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese Recipe

Make this easy Cracker Barrel mac and cheese recipe with just 8 ingredients. It's rich, creamy, and absolutely comforting, just like the real thing!

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cracker barrel mac and cheese recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 388kcal

Author: Louisa

Gather all the ingredients for your mac and cheese.
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, season with salt and pepper, then stir and cook the roux for about 2 minutes.
Slowly add the milk a few tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce becomes smooth.
Continue cooking the sauce until it thickens. Keep stirring so it does not burn on the bottom.
Add 2 1/2 cups of cheese and stir until completely melted.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until everything is well coated.
Transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish or cast-iron skillet.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
Broil for about 4 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Finish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy your copycat Cracker Barrel mac and cheese!

Shred your own cheese for this Cracker Barrel mac and cheese recipe! Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make the sauce gritty.
Add the milk to the roux gradually, stirring often so the sauce stays smooth and creamy!
Cook the pasta to al dente, so it doesn't get mushy when mixed with the hot cheese sauce. Some even swear by undercooking the elbows by a minute!