5.0 from 3 votes
Copycat Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese
This silky, creamy mac and cheese tastes just like the famous Cracker Barrel version but comes together in minutes on your stovetop. No complicated sauce required!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 12 ounces American cheese cubed
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/3 cup of pasta water.
- Return the cooked pasta to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the American cheese, evaporated milk, and reserved pasta water and stir until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
739mg
(31%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
458IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
518mg
(52%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 458IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 518mg | 52% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.