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Copycat Boston Market Mac and Cheese: 5 Secrets for the Ultimate Creamy Texture


  • Author: Ginger
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A perfectly creamy, stovetop rotini recipe that recreates the famous Boston Market side dish using a signature golden cheese sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  • 8 oz Deli American Cheese, chopped
  • 4 oz Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard
  • Salt and White Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter into milk and heavy cream over medium-low heat.
  3. Whisk in turmeric, dry mustard, salt, and white pepper.
  4. Slowly add American and cheddar cheeses, whisking until perfectly smooth.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and let sit for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Quick 20-minute meal, kid-friendly, recreates nostalgic restaurant flavor, stays creamy when reheated.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420 kcal