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Panera Bread’s Signature Macaroni & Cheese
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Panera Bread’s Signature Macaroni & Cheese

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The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese from Panera itself. (http://mypanera.panerabread.com/storiestips-view.php?id=50)

"Oh my gosh - just like panera's! My husband loves panera's mac & cheese so I was excited to try this. The whole family loved it. Thx!"

- ksand

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Cheese

(5, 2) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Ingredients

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Original recipe makes 6 Servings
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16 ouncesrigatoni pasta; other small pasta ok
1/4 cupbutter
1/2 cupall purpose flour
2 1/2 cup2% Milk
6 slicesAmerican cheese; chopped
1 cupextra-sharp white Vermont cheddar; shredded
1 tablespoonDijon mustard
1 teaspoonkosher salt
1/4 teaspoonhot pepper sauce

Panera Bread’s Signature Macaroni & Cheese Preparation

1.Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2.Melt butter over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.

3.Gradually whisk in milk (or cream); cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat.

4.Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

5.Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat for 1 minute (or until thoroughly heated).

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Calories Per Serving: 560
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Panera Bread’s Signature Macaroni & Cheese Reviews

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My family loved it! Although I did omit the red pepper sauce
1 years, 2 weeks, 6 days, 13 hours, 36 minutes ago
Oh my gosh - just like panera's! My husband loves panera's mac & cheese so I was excited to try this. The whole family loved it. Thx!
1 years, 3 months, 3 days, 13 hours, 43 minutes ago

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