4.5 from 45 votes
KFC Mac and Cheese (Copycat)
KFC Mac and Cheese is an indulgent creamy cheddar side that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken. Includes how to make it into a KFC Mac and Cheese Bowl!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
326 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni large
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 24 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese , cut into 1" cubes
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni for 18 minutes (this is longer than directed on purpose to keep sauce creamier).
- Drain pasta, then to the pot with the pasta add in the milk, milk powder, mustard powder, cornstarch and salt until the milk is warm, stirring gently.
- Add in the Velveeta and cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy, mixing gently, then serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
1034mg
(43%)
Potassium
383mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
772IU
(15%)
Calcium
473mg
(47%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1034mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 772IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 473mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.