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Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese




Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
source CopyKat Recipes
categories pasta, side dish, copycat
yield Serves 10
prep time 10 min
total time 20 min

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 cup half and half
  • 2 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 8 oz white Cheddar, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese , shredded
  • 4 oz Fontina cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 4 pieces bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs

    • INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Prepare pasta according to packaged directions.
  • 2. Heat together in a large saucepan 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour over medium heat.
  • 3. Cook until the roux becomes fragrant.
  • 4. Add ½ cup of half and half and stir until sauce thickens. A
  • 5. dd ½ cup of half and half when the sauce thickens, and then add final 1 cup of half and half and stir until the sauce becomes thick.
  • 6. Add cheeses to sauce slowly stirring until the cheese is blended.
  • 7. Sprinkle in smoked paprika.
  • 8. Mix pasta and sauce, and pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • 9. Top macaroni and cheese with crumbled bacon and panko bread crumbs.
  • 10. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until panko breadcrumbs begin to brown.

    • NOTES

    NUTRITION
    Nutrition per serving... Calories: 327 / 16% Fat: 23.2g / 29.7% Protein: 15.1g / 20.6% Carbohydrates: 15g / 5.3% Cholesterol: 68.4mg / 22.8%