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Panera Mac and Cheese Ingredients
* 1 16ounce box, Medium Pasta Shells
* 1/4 cup, Butter
* 1/2 cup, AllPurpose Flour
* 2 1/2 cups, Milk (2% or whole)
* 6 slices, White American Cheese (chopped)
* 8 ounces, ExtraSharp White Vermont Cheddar (shredded)
* 1/2 Tbsp, Creamy Dijon Mustard
* 1 tsp, Kosher Salt
* 1/4 tsp, Hot Sauce
Panera Mac and Cheese Directions
1. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the box.
2. Melt the butter over low heat in a medium sauce pan. Add in the flour to make a roux, whisking constantly. Cook about 1 minute before whisking in the milk. Continue whisking as the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat.
3. Whisk in the seasonings (mustard, salt, hot sauce). Add in the cheeses using a spatula or wooden spoon until the sauce is smooth.
4. Fold in the pasta until it’s heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.