Yard House Mac and Cheese Recipe

If you're a fan of comfort food, you know just how satisfying a bowl of creamy, cheesy mac and cheese can be.

One particularly delicious version is the Yard House Mac and Cheese.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon each of paprika black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and nutmeg
1 pound mixed cheese like the MAC & CHEESE Five Cheese blend from Cheese Professionals

Instructions

Boil a pot of water and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Slowly whisk in the all-purpose flour until a smooth paste is formed.
Incorporate the paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and nutmeg into the roux.
Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into the saucepan, whisking constantly to combine well with the roux mixture.
Maintain a gentle simmer and let the mixture thicken, stirring frequently to prevent lumps.
Add the MAC & CHEESE Five Cheese blend from Cheese Professionals (or your chosen mixed cheeses) to the saucepan.
Stir continuously until the cheese has completely melted and has a smooth consistency.
Gently fold the cooked elbow macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
Dish up the Yard House Mac and Cheese into bowls or plates, and enjoy your homemade version of this popular restaurant meal.