We Tried the Mac & Cheese at 5 Fast-Food Spots & Only One Tastes Homemade

Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, so it's at home on fast-food menus, which we turn to for quick comfort. This seemingly simple side can, however, be complicated. Sure, it can be whipped up from a box in minutes, but real homestyle mac and cheese takes technique and, sadly, some fast-food spots just aren't up to the challenge.

The best mac and cheese is based on a French technique of making a roux, which is cooking flour in butter and then adding milk and finally cheese to make a Mornay sauce. This ensures that the cheese does not become gloppy and that the end result is creamy and smooth. While the French technique is the best, there are a few other ways to get a velvety result, and processed cheese, like Read Entire Article