Recipe information
Ingredients for - Copycat Panera Mac & Cheese
2. 1 lb. shells or elbows -
3. 4 tbsp. unsalted butter -
6. 1 c. heavy cream or half-and-half -
7. 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard or Dijon mustard -
8. 3/4 lb. sharp white cheddar, shredded (4 c.) -
9. 1/4 lb. white American cheese (about 5 slices) -
How to cook deliciously - Copycat Panera Mac & Cheese
1. Stage
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
2. Stage
Add butter to pot and melt over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to form a thick, smooth paste without lumps. Cook until fragrant but not browned, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add milk, cream, mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt. Continue to whisk until sauce begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
3. Stage
Add cheeses and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until all cheese is melted. Add cooked pasta and stir until fully coated.
