Red Robin Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Red Robin’s creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese is a comforting dish loved by all ages. Made with a rich, velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, this copycat recipe brings restaurant-quality mac and cheese to your home. Perfect as a side dish or a main meal!
Servings: 14
Calories: 500kcal
Cost: $5-$8
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Notes
Cooking Steps:
- Cook pasta: Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Add milk & cream: Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream, cooking until slightly thickened.
- Melt the cheese: Reduce heat to low, then stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Add garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine pasta & sauce: Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- Optional topping: Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top and broil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot & enjoy!