This Red Robin mac and cheese is the perfect creamy, cheesy comfort food, with rich cheddar and processed cheese blending into a luscious sauce. Inspired by the restaurant favorite, this recipe brings the indulgence of velvety cheese sauce and perfectly cooked elbow macaroni straight to your kitchen. Every bite is a cheesy, creamy delight that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
What makes this Red Robin mac and cheese special is its simple yet incredibly satisfying flavor. The combination of cheddar cheese and processed cheese (like Velveeta) creates the perfect melty sauce that clings to every piece of pasta. It’s easy to make and comes together quickly, making it the ideal side dish or a satisfying main course for those busy nights.
Ingredients for Red Robin Mac and Cheese:
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Red Robin Mac and Cheese:
Cook the Pasta: Fill a pot with water and add a good pinch of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until it’s tender but still firm (al dente).
Make the Cheese Sauce: While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pan, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded processed cheese, and heavy cream. Heat this mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until both cheeses are completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn the cheese.
Thin the Sauce: Before draining your pasta, scoop out about ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water. Add this water to your cheese sauce. This helps make the sauce extra smooth and creamy.
Combine and Serve: Drain the cooked pasta well. Add the drained pasta directly into the pan with the cheese sauce. Stir everything together until the macaroni is fully coated in the cheesy goodness. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
For a smoother texture, make sure to reserve some of the pasta water before draining the pasta. This starchy water helps thin the cheese sauce and makes it extra creamy. You can also customize the flavor by adding a pinch of paprika or garlic powder for an extra kick.
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4 servings
1 serving
- Amount per serving
- Calories360
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g33%
- Saturated Fat 12g60%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 50mg17%
- Sodium 510mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g11%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 13g
- Vitamin A 15mcg2%
- Vitamin C 0mg0%
- Calcium 20mg2%
- Iron 6mg34%
- Potassium 280mg6%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 0mg0%
- Vitamin K 0mcg0%
- Thiamin 0mg0%
- Riboflavin 0mg0%
- Niacin 0mg0%
- Vitamin B6 0mg0%
- Folate 0mcg0%
- Vitamin B12 0mg0%
- Biotin 0mcg0%
- Pantothenic Acid 0mg0%
- Phosphorus 0mg0%
- Iodine 0mcg0%
- Magnesium 0mg0%
- Zinc 0mg0%
- Selenium 0mcg0%
- Copper 0mg0%
- Manganese 0mg0%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 0mg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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