0 from 81 votes
Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese
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!!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 519 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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 cooked (cavatapppi, shells, or elbow)
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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Use a good quality cheese for best flavor. We choose Cabot white cheddar for best results.
- Shred your own cheese!
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.