I love Panera Bread’s Mac & Cheese and I’m so excited that I can make this copycat recipe! It’s rich, creamy and I guarantee your kids will love it as well!

Panera Mac & Cheese

Ingredients
1 lb shell or elbow pasta, cooked according to the package instructions
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups half & half
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 oz white cheddar cheese (3 cups shredded)

Directions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
Stir in flour.
Slowly stir in half & half and milk. Stir in garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes over medium/medium low heat, stirring often.
Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheese.
Stir in cooked pasta and remove from heat. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Note
The sauce will thicken as it sits, add more milk to thin in out if desired.

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