Make Taylor Sheridan’s Cowboy Mac and Cheese Recipe for a Cheesy, Ranch-Inspired Family Dinner

For a cowboy-inspired twist on a comfort favorite, none other than Taylor Sheridan shares his mac and cheese recipe. The Yellowstone creator and writer uses an original cowboy seasoning from his spice line known as Four Sixes to add a peppery and pungent kick to this dish. A topping of buttery-seasoned panko breadcrumbs gives this mac and cheese a crunchy layer that perfectly contrasts the gooey interior. It’s a high chance you have all of the ingredients for this recipe on hand. So, saddle up and make this Yellowstone-approved cowboy mac and cheese recipe!

The scoop on Sheridan’s cowboy mac and cheese

On Four Sixes website, you’ll find a cowboy mac and cheese recipe that combines classic ingredients, such as elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese and milk, with Sheridan’s signature cowboy seasoning. The seasoning contains a blend of chipotle pepper, dried garlic, chili pepper and other spices. So, it infuses rich and creamy mac and cheese with a smoky-savory flavor. (You can buy the seasoning on the Four Sixes website and at select retailers.) 

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Easy trick to a crunchy mac and cheese topping

Breadcrumbs on top of mac and cheese are a guaranteed way to get a crispy, golden brown crust. To enhance this topping, Four Sixes’ recipe calls for mixing panko breadcrumbs, melted butter and the cowboy seasoning together before sprinkling it onto the casserole. The butter helps the panko toast nicely and stick to the mac and cheese as you’re serving it.

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Sheridan’s cowboy mac and cheese recipe

Here are all of the ingredients and steps you’ll need to make cowboy mac and cheese. If you can’t get your hands on the seasoning, try making your own spice blend and use it as directed in the recipe. (This homemade Texas Roadhouse seasoning is a flavorful substitute for this dish.)

Cowboy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

Mac and cheese:

• 8 oz elbow macaroni 
• 2¼ tsp salt 
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter 
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour 
• 1 tbsp cowboy seasoning blend 
• 2 cups milk 
• 2½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 

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Topping:

• ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs 
• 1 tsp cowboy seasoning blend 
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9-by-9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2. Bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tsp. salt in a large saucepan to a boil.
3. Add the elbow macaroni and stir.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Drain well, return to pan; set aside.
5. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
6. Whisk in the flour, seasoning blend and the remaining ¼ tsp salt.
7. Cook while whisking for 2 minutes.
8. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking, bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Stir in the cheese a little at a time until melted and well blended.
10. Remove from the heat and pour over the drained pasta.
11. Mix well then pour into the baking dish.

Topping:

1. Mix the breadcrumbs and seasoning together in a small bowl.
2. Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir well.
3. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the pasta.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.