You might’ve seen us making this DIY Panera Bread Mac & Cheese recipe on our TikTok, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Or maybe you saw the post on our Pinterest.
Regardless how you found it, we’re just glad that you did! No long, drawn out story– we just hope you enjoy!
DIY Panera White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- ¼ cup Butter unsalted
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Mustard
- 1 lb Cavatappi Pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions or desire. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute then reduce to medium heat.
- Pour in milk, heavy cream, salt, mustard, black pepper, and whisk.
- Continue to whisk until bubbling begins. Reduce to low heat and stir in white cheddar until combined.
- Add in cooked pasta and stir to combine for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and plate. Top with salt and fresh cracked pepper to desire. Sprinkle any left over shredded white cheddar cheese.
- Enjoy!
