Panera Bread's Signature Macaroni & Cheese Copy Cat Recipe
: Sara @ BudgetSavvyDiva
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: 4-6
- 1 (16-ounce) package of rigati pasta (or other small pasta shells)
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups 2% reduced fat milk (or cream)
- 6 slices white American cheese, chopped
- 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp white Vermont cheddar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Melt butter over low heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk or cream.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat.
- Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
- Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute.
Recipe by Budget Savvy Diva at https://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2012/11/panera-breads-signature-macaroni-cheese-copy-cat-recipe/
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