Ingredients for White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Panera Copycat
- Pasta Shells
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- American Cheese
- Egg
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How to Make White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Panera Copycat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in white cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in cooked macaroni until well coated.
- Pour macaroni and cheese into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and melted butter.
- Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
64g
Carbs
18g
