COPYCAT PANERA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by AmyZoe

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 lb pasta, cooked

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions while making the sauce. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
In a large pot on medium high heat, add butter until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium and add milk, heavy cream, salt, dry mustard, and pepper.
Continue whisking until it begins to bubble. Reduce to low and add white cheddar. Stir until melted.
Add cooked pasta, stirring until combined. Remove from heat and allow to sit about 5 minutes to thicken. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.8, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 130.7, Sodium 362.7, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.2