Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese
This creamy and delicious mac and cheese is a perfect homemade replica of the cherished Panera favorite.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup American cheese cubed
- 1.25 cups milk preferably whole milk
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add milk to the melted butter and heat until just warm.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and cubed American cheese, and continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni, mix well, and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve the mac and cheese warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture and flavor.