5.0 from 39 votes
Panera Mac and Cheese (copycat recipe)
This creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese is the closest copycat recipe to Panera’s Mac and Cheese! So easy to make so delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 594 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni pasta (or whatever pasta shape you want)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 ½ cups milk ( I used 1%)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 8 ounce block extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (freshly)