Bring a taste of Magic Kingdom home with this Liberty Tree Tavern Macaroni and Cheese recipe! Inspired by the comforting, homestyle dishes served at Liberty Tree Tavern in Walt Disney World, this copycat recipe features tender elbow macaroni coated in a rich, velvety cheese sauce made with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Unlike traditional baked macaroni and cheese, this version comes together entirely on the stovetop. Simply combine the cooked macaroni with the creamy cheese sauce and serve it hot. It’s an easy, delicious side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or any time you’re craving a little Disney comfort food!
Cooking Tips
For the creamiest macaroni and cheese, shred your cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese, which often contains anti-caking ingredients that can affect the texture of the sauce. I like to use a rotary cheese grater. You can also add a splash of warm milk before serving to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
Liberty Tree Tavern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Whole milk
- Heavy cream
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- White pepper
- Dry mustard powder (optional)
This recipe is one of my favorite Disney Parks recipes. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. If you want to make another Thanksgiving recipe at home, try my Liberty Tree Tavern Pennsylvania Pot Roast recipe. I hope you enjoy my favorite Disney Parks recipes!
✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Liberty Tree Tavern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Description
Inspired by Liberty Tree Tavern at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, this comforting macaroni and cheese features tender elbow pasta tossed in a rich, velvety blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, creating an easy, delicious side dish that's served hot without baking and perfect for Thanksgiving or family dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and lightly bubbling. Do not allow the flour to brown.
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Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream. Continue cooking over medium heat for 4–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon.
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Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese a handful at a time until completely melted. Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and dry mustard powder. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and gently stir until every piece is coated.
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Serve warm ♨ and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 504kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Saturated Fat 18g90%
- Cholesterol 87mg29%
- Sodium 471mg20%
- Potassium 100mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 19g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
