Panera Mac and Cheese
Panera Mac and Cheese is a creamy, delicious copycat white macaroni recipe. You can make this side dish quick and easy on the stovetop!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Medium Shell Macaroni
- 12 oz Cracker Barrel Vermont White Cheddar shredded
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cup Milk
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Mustard
- 1/4 tsp Hot Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Shred your cheese and set aside.
- In a medium pan melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir to make a roux. Cook for several minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly add heavy cream while whisking constantly.
- Now add the milk gradually while whisking.
- Add in the salt, pepper, mustard and hot sauce and continue whisking.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly add cheese while stirring and allowing to melt before adding more.
- When sauce is completely melted, pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir to coat.
Nutrition
Calories: 784kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1519IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 545mg | Iron: 2mg