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This copycat Outback mac and cheese is so easy to make at home. It is the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner or great to make for holiday meals too!
My youngest child is two years old and she absolutely loves the Mac A Roo and cheese at Outback. She ate so much macaroni and cheese last time we went that I knew that I had to make a copycat version at home!
Whenever my kids find something they like (for example, my son loves these copycat Cheddar’s carrots) it’s always a win for me. Toddlers can be so picky. This mac and cheese is also so easy to make and only takes about 30 minutes.
I have seen other copycat recipes for this mac and cheese but they are quite plain. While this is a very mild mac and cheese (just like the original) there are a few ingredients that give this a restaurant quality taste.
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- 🧀 What ingredients are needed for this recipe?
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🥩 What goes well with this recipe?
Serve this mac and cheese with a steak or Alice Springs chicken with whole wheat bread with molasses, and a nice green salad with copycat Outback ranch dressing!
🧀 What ingredients are needed for this recipe?
To make this recipe, you will need:
- Pasta: I used cellentani but I have also seen penne used at the restaurant before.
- Shredded cheddar: I used mild cheddar.
- Velveeta cheese: You’ll want to cut it into small pieces so that it melts evenly.
- Paprika: To season our macaroni and cheese, just a little bit.
- Half and half: You can also substitute whole milk.
- Salt and pepper: I usually always recommend salt and pepper to taste.
🥣 How to make this recipe
Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box and then drain.
Cut your Velveeta into small pieces.
Spray a large or medium size cooking pot with non-stick spray and then add the Velveeta, shredded cheese, and half and half.
Cook on low. Add the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
Cook on low until the cheese is completely melted and then stir in the pasta.
Other great copycat recipes:
- Copycat Outback Ranch Dressing
- Copycat Outback Alice Springs Chicken
- Copycat Outback Honey Mustard
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Carrots in the Crockpot
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Copycat Outback Mac and Cheese (Mac A Roo & Cheese)
Audrey
This copycat Outback mac and cheese is so easy to make at home. It is the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner or great to make for holiday meals too!
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 202 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta I used cellentani but I have also seen penne used at the restaurant before
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup half and half
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box and then drain.
Cut your Velveeta into small pieces.
Spray a large or medium size cooking pot with non-stick spray and then add the Velveeta, shredded cheese, and half and half.
Cook on low.
Add the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
Cook on low until the cheese is completely melted and then stir in the pasta.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1556mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1180IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 421mgIron: 1mg
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Addie
So creamy and better than takeout!Reply
Oscar
This was so delicious and my family loved this dish. Thank you.Reply
michele h peterson
Very delish! I’m grateful I didn’t need to make cheese sauce – it just melted beautifully into perfect creaminess.Reply
maryanne
So delicious and easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!Reply
Nora
I love mac and cheese! It’s such an easy, delicious, and comforting food! Thanks for sharing!Reply
bevyn Cassidy
Yum, will be making this for our cookout this week. Mac and cheese is always a crowd pleaser. I love how easy this is to make and it has lots of cheese.Reply
Amanda Scarlati
I love this mac and cheese so much. Thank you for the recipe!Reply
Jeri
My kids absolutely loved this mac and cheese! I love that it is so easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I will definitely be making it again!Reply
Alexandra
Easy and delicious – such wonderful comfort food!Reply
