Copycat Panera Mac & Cheese

Name: Copycat Panera Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 lb. shells or elbows; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 c. whole milk; 1 c. heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard or Dijon mustard; 3/4 lb. sharp white cheddar, shredded (4 c.); 1/4 lb. white American cheese (about 5 slices)

Instructions

Prep:10min

You don’t need to leave your house to enjoy your favorite fast food mac n’ cheese. The super-creamy, cheesy Panera mac can easily be replicated at home.

Updated at: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:01:33 GMT