Panera Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Panera Mac & Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. medium pasta shells (or elbow macaroni); 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 3 cups Cracker Barrel Vermont White Cheddar, shredded (1 block = 2 cups); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups milk (preferably whole); 3/4 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon mustard powder (can sub Dijon mustard); 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (Optional, see notes)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This SUPER creamy White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe is just like the Panera version! Serve it right off the stove top, in the Crock Pot, or enjoy it baked. Delicious additions include bacon, crushed Ritz crackers, and more!

Updated at: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:02:13 GMT