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Panera Bread’s Macaroni & Cheese

Here's how you make Panera Bread’s Macaroni & Cheese
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 8m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 ounces dry pasta (rigatoni or other small pasta)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cup half and half milk (or whole milk)
  • 6 slices American cheese, chopped
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded (extra-sharp cheddar)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Prepare pasta according to package directions.

  • Step 2: Melt butter over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.

  • Step 3: Gradually whisk in cream; cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat.

  • Step 4: Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

  • Step 5: Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat for 1 minute (or until thoroughly heated). Serve

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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