Macaroni and Cheese Burger
The Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese Burger costs $21.50 in 2026 and delivers 1,340 calories and 71 grams of protein—ranking as the #1 most popular burger on the menu and the #2 highest-protein Glamburger. It crowns an 8-ounce flame-charbroiled Certified Angus Beef® patty with whole crispy panko-crusted Fried Macaroni and Cheese balls and warm Cheddar cheese sauce on a toasted brioche bun with French fries or green salad.
Macaroni and Cheese Burger Portion Sizes
The standalone Macaroni and Cheese Burger provides 1,340 calories and 71 grams of protein. Pairing it with a mixed green salad keeps the entire entrée meal at 1,490 calories and 74 grams of protein.
What Is on the Macaroni and Cheese Burger?
The Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese Burger places two whole panko-crusted Fried Macaroni and Cheese spheres—crafted from elbow pasta, Fontina, sharp Cheddar, and Romano cheeses—directly on top of an 8-ounce flame-charbroiled Certified Angus Beef patty, finishing the stack with warm Cheddar cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
- Crispy Panko-Crusted Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls Two whole golden-fried spheres of elbow macaroni folded with Fontina, Cheddar, and Romano cheeses inside a seasoned panko crust
- Warm Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Velvety aged sharp Cheddar cheese reduction ladled directly over the fried macaroni balls and beef patty
- Certified Angus Beef® Patty (8 oz) Flame-charbroiled 100% pure beef chuck patty cooked to guest temperature specification
- Butter-Toasted Egg Brioche Bun Soft bakery brioche hamburger roll griddled golden brown to support the double-decker topping stack
- Crisp Iceberg Lettuce & Vine-Ripened Tomato Fresh chilled lettuce, tomato slices, red onion rings, and kosher dill pickle chips
- 100% Pork-Free Standard Build Prepared strictly with Certified Angus Beef and three-cheese macaroni balls without pork or bacon
- 71 Grams of Protein Per Burger Combines 8 ounces of charbroiled Angus beef with aged Cheddar, Fontina, and Romano dairy proteins
- Complimentary French Fries or Green Salad Includes a full side order of skin-on French fries or mixed green salad
Macaroni and Cheese Burger Allergens
The Macaroni and Cheese Burger contains milk, wheat, egg, soy, and gluten. Because the fried macaroni and cheese balls contain wheat pasta and panko breadcrumbs, this burger cannot be modified gluten-free without removing the macaroni topping.
The fried macaroni balls are breaded in egg-wash and Japanese panko wheat crumbs and fried in shared vegetable oil fryers.
Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese Burger Nutrition Facts
One standard serving (1 Macaroni and Cheese Burger on brioche bun (465g)) provides 1,340 calories, 85g total fat, 96g carbohydrates, and 71g protein according to published nutrition facts.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese Burger FAQs
Direct answers covering the fried macaroni and cheese ball topping, Cheddar cheese sauce, protein total, and pork-free status.
01 What comes on the Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese Burger? ▼
The Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese Burger ($21.50) stacks an 8-ounce flame-charbroiled Certified Angus Beef patty with whole crispy panko-crusted fried macaroni and cheese balls, warm creamy Cheddar cheese sauce, crisp iceberg lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, red onion, and kosher dill pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
Ranked as the #1 most searched burger on the Glamburgers menu, it includes a complimentary side of French fries or a mixed green salad.
02 Does the Macaroni and Cheese Burger use loose pasta or fried mac and cheese balls? ▼
Unlike diners that spoon loose macaroni over a patty, The Cheesecake Factory uses its famous crispy panko-crusted Fried Macaroni and Cheese balls—slightly flattened so they sit securely atop the charbroiled beef patty—and ladles warm Cheddar cheese sauce over the top.
This panko-breaded structure keeps the macaroni creamy inside while adding a crisp golden crust to every bite.
03 Does the Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese Burger contain bacon or pork? ▼
No, the standard Macaroni and Cheese Burger is 100% pork-free. Neither the charbroiled Certified Angus Beef patty, the panko-crusted macaroni and cheese balls, nor the Cheddar cheese sauce contains pork or bacon (though guests can add crispy applewood bacon for $2.50).
04 Can the Macaroni and Cheese Burger be made gluten-free? ▼
No, the Macaroni and Cheese Burger cannot be prepared gluten-free because its core topping—the fried macaroni and cheese balls—contains wheat elbow macaroni, Japanese panko wheat breadcrumbs, and roux-thickened Cheddar cheese sauce.
05 Does the Macaroni and Cheese Burger come with French fries? ▼
Yes, every $21.50 Macaroni and Cheese Burger includes a full-sized side order of skin-on French fries or a mixed green salad at no extra cost.
