Copycat Outback Mac and Cheese (Mac A Roo & Cheese)

This copycat Outback mac and cheese is so easy to make at home. It is the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner or great to make for holiday meals too!

My youngest child is two years old and she absolutely loves the Mac A Roo and cheese at Outback. She ate so much macaroni and cheese last time we went that I knew that I had to make a copycat version at home!

Whenever my kids find something they like (for example, my son loves these copycat Cheddar’s carrots) it’s always a win for me. Toddlers can be so picky. This mac and cheese is also so easy to make and only takes about 30 minutes.

I have seen other copycat recipes for this mac and cheese but they are quite plain. While this is a very mild mac and cheese (just like the original) there are a few ingredients that give this a restaurant quality taste.

What goes well with this recipe?

Serve this mac and cheese with a steak or Alice Springs chicken with copycat steakhouse style bread, and a nice green salad with copycat Outback ranch dressing!

What ingredients are needed for this recipe?

To make this recipe, you will need:

• Pasta: I used cellentani but I have also seen penne used at the restaurant before.
• Shredded cheddar: I used mild cheddar.
• Velveeta cheese: You’ll want to cut it into small pieces so that it melts evenly.
• Paprika: To season our macaroni and cheese, just a little bit.
• Half and half: You can also substitute whole milk.
• Salt and pepper: I usually always recommend salt and pepper to taste.

Copycat Outback Mac and Cheese (Mac A Roo & Cheese)

Audrey

This copycat Outback mac and cheese is so easy to make at home. It is the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner or great to make for holiday meals too!

5 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups pasta I used cellentani but I have also seen penne used at the restaurant before
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar
• 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ½ cup half and half
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box and then drain.
• Cut your Velveeta into small pieces.
• Spray a large or medium size cooking pot with non-stick spray and then add the Velveeta, shredded cheese, and half and half.
• Cook on low.
• Add the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
• Cook on low until the cheese is completely melted and then stir in the pasta.

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If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like:

• Copycat Cheddar’s Carrots
• Copycat Steakhouse Style Molasses Bread
• Copycat Outback Ranch Dressing
• Copycat Outback Alice Springs Chicken
• Copycat Cracker Barrel Carrots
• Copycat Outback Honey Mustard Dressing

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