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Copycat Boston Market Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This Copycat Boston Market Mac and Cheese features rotini pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce made from American, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. A perfect comfort food side or main dish, it replicates the beloved restaurant's signature mac and cheese with simple ingredients and straightforward stovetop preparation.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 Pound Rotini Pasta (cooked in salted water)

Cheese Sauce

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 4 Tablespoons Flour
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 15 Slices American Cheese
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese

Seasoning

  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Make Roux: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to form a roux, which will thicken the cheese sauce.
  2. Add Heavy Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously. Continue whisking for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
  3. Incorporate Cheeses: Reduce heat to low, then add the American cheese slices, shredded cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until all the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and uniform.
  4. Season Sauce: Season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the sauce.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and gently stir to coat all the pasta evenly with the cheese sauce.
  6. Serve: Serve the mac and cheese warm as a comforting side or main dish, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente before starting the cheese sauce.
  • Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for better melting and flavor.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more cream or milk to reach desired consistency.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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