Copycat Panera Grilled Cheese Food

FONTINA GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Sandwich the slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread.
• Preheat a skillet, and melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat.
• Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon mayo and cook until light golden brown, about 4-6 minutes.
• Flip the sandwich, (add more butter to the pan if needed) and cook the other side until brown and the cheese is melted, another 4-6 minutes.
• You can press down on the sandwich gently so it will brown evenly, but don't smash it.

FONTINA GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Sandwich the slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread.
• Preheat a skillet, and melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat.
• Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon mayo and cook until light golden brown, about 4-6 minutes.
• Flip the sandwich, (add more butter to the pan if needed) and cook the other side until brown and the cheese is melted, another 4-6 minutes.
• You can press down on the sandwich gently so it will brown evenly, but don't smash it.

COPYCAT PANERA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions while making the sauce. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
• In a large pot on medium high heat, add butter until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium and add milk, heavy cream, salt, dry mustard, and pepper.
• Continue whisking until it begins to bubble. Reduce to low and add white cheddar. Stir until melted.
• Add cooked pasta, stirring until combined. Remove from heat and allow to sit about 5 minutes to thicken. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.