Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese

Easy to make at home and only requires one pan!

Ingredients
  • 2 cups uncooked medium-shell pasta
  • 2 and 1/2 cups whole milk (MUST be whole milk for this recipe to work)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated extra sharp white cheddar (4 ounces) – do not use pre-grated
Method
  1. Rinse uncooked pasta under cold water.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk, pasta, salt, mustard and butter. Stir frequently and bring to a simmer. Reduce to low. Stir frequently (almost continually) for 15-20 minutes while pasta cooks and milk is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in cheese and cover for 5 minutes. Enjoy immediately (not good reheated — gets grainy).

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Done in 30 minutes! Image Credit: Rachel Cooks

This recipe was sourced from Rachel Cooks. For more delicious copycat dishes, browse through our forum here.
 

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