Outback Mac And Cheese Recipe ( Mac-A-Roo)
Referred to as Mac A Roo And Cheese at the Outback Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse Copycat Mac And Cheese is rich, cheesy, creamy, and comforting. Make it at home using my easy recipe.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
For The Outback Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
For The Pasta
- 8 ounces dried penne pasta 250 g
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese 250 g, shredded or cut into small cubes
- ½ cup unsweetened heavy cream
- chopped parsley and red pepper flakes for garnishing
Instructions
Make The Seasoning
- Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix until combined.
Cook The Pasta
- Add 4 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil, add salt and pasta and stir gently.
- Cook until the pasta is al dente (just cooked).
- Drain water (reserve 1 cup) and set the pasta aside.
Make The Outback Pasta
- In a medium saucepan, combine Velveeta cheese and heavy cream.
- Cook on low heat until all the cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
- Add seasoning mix and mix thoroughly.
- Now add the cooked pasta to the pan and coat it with the sauce.
- Add some pasta water if the pasta looks dry and mix well.
- Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, and serve hot.
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Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 5504mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1463IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 2mg
