Panera Mac & Cheese Copycat

Name: Panera Mac & Cheese Copycat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces pasta (shape of choice); 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 3 cups half and half; 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; pinch of nutmeg; dash of cayenne powder (optional); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 1/4 cup parmesan (freshly grated); 2 tablespoons cream cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Let's learn how to make Panera Mac & Cheese at home and even better! It's creamy, cheesy, and everything you ever dreamed of and more in the perfect mac and cheese recipe. It takes about 30 minutes to make and turns into a great dinner idea the whole family will love when served with some grilled chicken and garlic bread.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:39:07 GMT