Best Panera Bread Signature Macaroni Cheese Recipes

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PANERA BREAD’S SIGNATURE MACARONI & CHEESE



PANERA BREAD’S SIGNATURE MACARONI & CHEESE image

Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16-ounce) package of rigati pasta (or other small pasta shells)
¼ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
2½ cups 2% reduced fat milk (or cream)
6 slices white American cheese, chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp white Vermont cheddar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1.Prepare pasta according to package directions. 2.Melt butter over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. 3.Gradually whisk in milk (or cream); cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat. 4.Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. 5.Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat for 1 minute (or until thoroughly heated).

PANERA BREAD SIGNATURE MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Panera Bread Signature Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-56

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16-ounce) package of Rigati pasta (or other small pasta shells)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat milk, or cream
6 slices white American cheese, chopped
1 cup extra-sharp white Vermont cheddar, 8-ounces, shredded
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to box directions. Melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in flour, whisking constantly for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk (or cream); cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat. Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese the cheese melts and becomes smooth. Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat for 1 minute (or until thoroughly heated).

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