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Steakhouse Mac & Cheese (Copycat Recipe)

Name: Steakhouse Mac & Cheese (Copycat Recipe)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb cavatappi pasta; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 8 oz gruyere cheese, shredded; 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded; 4 oz parmesan, grated; ½ cup cooked chopped bacon; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

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4.7(540 Reviews)By LongHorn FansUpdated on November 2, 2026

Steakhouse Mac & Cheese (Copycat Recipe)

Rich, creamy, and loaded with four kinds of cheese, finished with a crispy bacon crust.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 lb cavatappi pasta
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
8 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
4 oz parmesan, grated
½ cup cooked chopped bacon
½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

Step 1

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer until thickened.

Step 4

Remove from heat and stir in gruyere, sharp cheddar, and half the parmesan until melted.

Step 5

Fold in the cooked pasta and pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Step 6

Mix remaining parmesan with panko and bacon, sprinkle over the top.

Step 7

Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories610

Fat34g

Carbs48g

Protein28g

* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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