Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 pound pasta

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
519 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese

Nicole Henderson

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Creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese just like Panera. Give this copycat version a try. Oh and it’s quick and easy on the stove top too!!

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Ingredients

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¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pound pasta cooked (cavatapppi, shells, or elbow)

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions while making the sauce. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
In a large pot on medium high heat, add butter until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute. Reduce heat to medium and add milk, heavy cream, salt, dry mustard and pepper.
Continue whisking until it begins to bubble. Reduce to low and add white cheddar. Stir until melted.
Add cooked pasta, stirring until combined. Remove from heat and allow to sit about 5 minutes to thicken. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

Use a good quality cheese for best flavor. We choose Cabot white cheddar for best results.
Shred your own cheese!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 519kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 379mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 519 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	519kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	24g	120%
Polyunsaturated Fat	12g	71%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	115mg	38%
Sodium	379mg	16%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%