Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese
Skip the café line and make Panera’s famous creamy mac and cheese right at home with this easy copycat recipe. Tender shell pasta is coated in a rich, velvety cheese sauce made with white Cheddar and Gruyère for the ultimate comfort food that's better than the original.
Ingredients
Method
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, salt, pepper, ground mustard, and paprika. Cook, whisking constantly until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce is thickened and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar cheese and Gruyère cheese; stir until melted and smooth. Add cooked pasta and stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
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