Restaurant-Inspired White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
This restaurant-inspired copycat recipe is for Panera Mac & Cheese recipe combines simple ingredients like Vermont White Cheddar and a creamy roux to bring restaurant-quality comfort food right to your kitchen. Save money and skip the takeout by making this decadent, cheesy dish at home in just a few easy steps, and feel free to add broccoli and bacon for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Shred the white cheddar cheese first and set aside.
Step 2
Boil a large pot of water and cook according to pasta package instructions, drain.
Step 3
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1 minute until it turns a light golden color.
Step 4
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk. Whisk for about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add the seasonings, reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in the shredded cheese, stir continuously until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat.
Step 6
Add boiled pasta to cheese sauce, stir to combine, and serve hot.
Cook's Notes
Make the discontinued Panera Brocolli with Mac and Cheese, add steamed broccoli. Add cooked applewood bacon to Mac and Cheese to make Panera Bacon Mac and Cheese.
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