Copycat Panera Bread Mac and Cheese

Copycat Panera Bread Mac And Cheese

Copycat Panera Bread Mac And Cheese

50 min
👥6
🔥500 cal
Medium
🍽️American
A slightly refined version of the classic Panera mac and cheese, featuring a sharper cheese blend and a touch of nutmeg for added depth.
1 pound Elbow Macaroni
1/2 cup Butter
1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
4 cups Whole Milk
1/4 tsp Nutmeg-ground
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50 min
👥6
🔥500 cal
Medium
🍽️American
A slightly refined version of the classic Panera mac and cheese, featuring a sharper cheese blend and a touch of nutmeg for added depth.
Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese. In a separate small bowl, melt Butter. Toss breadcrumb mixture with melted butter. Set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt Butter from Cheese Sauce. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Nutmeg, Salt, and White Pepper.
  7. Add Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, and Parmesan Cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  8. Add cooked Pasta to the Cheese Sauce and stir to combine.
  9. Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumb topping.
  10. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese. In a separate small bowl, melt Butter. Toss breadcrumb mixture with melted butter. Set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt Butter from Cheese Sauce. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Nutmeg, Salt, and White Pepper.
  7. Add Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, and Parmesan Cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  8. Add cooked Pasta to the Cheese Sauce and stir to combine.
  9. Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumb topping.
  10. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition per serving
Calories 500

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