PANERA BREAD STYLE MAC AND CHEESE

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PANERA STYLE MAC AND CHEESE

Yield 4

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

25 Min

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp butter
• 5 Tbsp all purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar
• ¼-⅓ cup pasta water
• 1 lb pasta shells, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

1. In a large skillet set over medium high heat melt the butter and add in the flour. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until the mixture begins to brown then add in the salt, pepper, mustard powder and garlic powder. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is golden brown then whisk in the cream and shredded cheese.
2. Lower the heat to medium low and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until you have a thick creamy sauce. Stir in the cooked pasta and enough pasta water to reach a desired consistency, then taste for seasoning and remove from heat.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy

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