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Popeyes Mac and Cheese Recipe

Popeyes Mac and Cheese Recipe

Vegetarian 108 Last Update: Jun 07, 2024 Created: Jun 07, 2024
Popeyes Mac and Cheese Recipe
  • Serves: 5 People
  • Prepare Time: 10 min
  • Cooking Time: 20 min
  • Calories: 450
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This isn't your average mac and cheese. Popeyes' version boasts a rich and flavorful cheese sauce that's perfectly smooth and delightfully gooey. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a side dish, a quick lunch, or a satisfying snack.
While the exact recipe from Popeyes is a secret, this copycat version comes pretty darn close. It uses a combination of sharp cheddar, parmesan, and gouda cheese to create a complex and irresistible flavor profile. A touch of mustard powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper adds a hint of warmth and depth.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Whisk in Milk and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in the milk and Better than Bouillon. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Reduce heat to low and stir in the parmesan, gouda, cheddar, mustard powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  3. Combine and Bake: In a large bowl, toss the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and additional sharp cheddar cheese. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Popeyes Mac and Cheese Recipe



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  • Serves: 5 People
  • Prepare Time: 10 min
  • Cooking Time: 20 min
  • Calories: 450
  • Difficulty: Easy

This isn't your average mac and cheese. Popeyes' version boasts a rich and flavorful cheese sauce that's perfectly smooth and delightfully gooey. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a side dish, a quick lunch, or a satisfying snack.
While the exact recipe from Popeyes is a secret, this copycat version comes pretty darn close. It uses a combination of sharp cheddar, parmesan, and gouda cheese to create a complex and irresistible flavor profile. A touch of mustard powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper adds a hint of warmth and depth.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Whisk in Milk and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in the milk and Better than Bouillon. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Reduce heat to low and stir in the parmesan, gouda, cheddar, mustard powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  3. Combine and Bake: In a large bowl, toss the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and additional sharp cheddar cheese. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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