This copycat Panera mac and cheese recipe comes pretty close to the real deal. Serve it in a bread bowl to get the full cafe experience!
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 cups uncooked pipette pasta, such as barilla pipette, or medium pasta shells
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 4 slices white american cheese, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- bread bowls, optional
Instruction
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted; stir in pasta. Serve in bread bowls if desired.
