
The exceptions are the white American cheese (Deli section) and the Bella Vinto cheese, which are found at a more upscale grocery store, and the food-grade sodium citrate can be purchased online through Amazon.
The majority of the ingredients for our copycat Chick-fil-A mac and cheese are easy to find at your local grocery store.
Crispy Top Layer: After the mac and cheese have been combined, it is placed in buttered ramekins and 2 kinds of cheese are sprinkled on top and baked under the broiler until brown. Whole Milk: For a rich sauce, the full fat whole milk adds flavor, but is lower in calories than heavy cream. 5 Different Cheeses: We start with white American for our copycat Chick-fil-A mac and cheese sauce because it melts beautifully and is rich and creamy, then we add sharp cheddar, Parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano, and end with a fruity, creamy Bella Vinto cheese (raspberry ale or merlot). Made with Sodium Citrate: This eliminates the need for a roux, helps prevent the cheese from separating because it acts as an emulsifier, and keeps the melted cheese soft. We allowed the pasta to cool so the sauce will stick.
Good-Quality Pasta: We like to use a good quality elbow macaroni like Barilla because it has ridges on the outside to help hold the sauce.