Newsflash: You don’t need to leave your house to enjoy your favorite fast-food mac & cheese anymore. That super-creamy, cheesy mac that everyone loves at Panera can easily be replicated in your own kitchen. With this recipe you can make it for a crowd and at a fraction of the price of takeout from the restaurant. The key: a combination of white cheddar for that deep cheesiness and white American cheese to impart a silky texture. This isn’t the time to skimp on calories—make sure to use whole milk and full-fat cheese here. Reduced-fat dairy won’t give you the same result.
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Ingredients
Kosher salt
- 1 lb.
shells or elbows
- 4 Tbsp.
unsalted butter
- 1/4 c.
all-purpose Flour
- 2 c.
whole milk
- 1 c.
heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 1/2 tsp.
dry mustard or Dijon mustard
- 3/4 lb.
sharp white cheddar, shredded (4 c.)
- 1/4 lb.
white American cheese (about 5 slices)
- Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- Step 2Add butter to pot and melt over medium heat. Add Flour and whisk to form a thick, smooth paste without lumps. Cook until fragrant but not browned, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add milk, cream, mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt. Continue to whisk until sauce begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3Add cheeses and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until all cheese is melted. Add cooked pasta and stir until fully coated.
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