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Panera Mac and Cheese
This is a spot-on copycat version of Panera Mac and Cheese. It's super easy to make and takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish. Everyone loves this one!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- saucepan
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot (5 – 6 quarts) of water to a boil. Add in the salt and stir. Add in the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
While the pasta is cooking, in a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for ⏱️ 1 -2 minutes until smooth. Add in the black pepper and then slowly add in the milk, whisking constantly.
3
Bring the milk mixture to a boil, stirring frequently so the milk doesn’t scald. Once it’s reached a boil, stir constantly for ⏱️ 2 minutes until thickened.
4
Turn the heat immediately to low and add in the cheddar, parmesan, and American cheese, stirring until smooth. Add in the cooked pasta and stir until coated.
5
Season with more pepper if desired and serve immediately.
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