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Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese

Enjoy Panera Bread Macaroni and Cheese anytime with this copycat recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shell pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 pound white American cheese
  • 1/4 pound shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Make the sauce while the pasta is cooking.
  2. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the flour. Stir and cook about 1 minute.
  4. Slowly add in the cold milk, stirring constantly.
  5. Continue to cook and stir the sauce until it is thickened.
  6. If the white American cheese is not sliced, cut it into cubes.
  7. Add the white American cheese into the sauce. Stir and cook until the cheese has melted.
  8. Add the white sharp cheese and Dijon mustard. Stir and cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce has a smooth consistency.
  9. The cheese sauce should be ready the same time the pasta is done.
  10. Drain the pasta and put it back in the pot or in a large bowl.
  11. Add the sauce to the pasta. Stir to combine the cheese and the pasta together.
  12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 703mg (29%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Calcium 503mg (50%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 703mg 29%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Calcium 503mg 50%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.