Panera Mac Cheese Food

PANERA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Follow the directions on the package of pasta to cook al dente.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly.
• Gradually whisk in the milk; cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat.
• Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and cheese sauce is smooth.
• Stir in the cooked pasta and cook over medium heat for 1 minute (or until thoroughly heated). Serve immediately.

PANERA MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat. (I just used a regular pan) Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
• Gradually whisk in milk, cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and is bubbly. Remove from heat.
• Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
• Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat, 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Serve immediately.

COPYCAT PANERA MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat until it's bubbly and melted, about 2 minutes.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is frothy and smells nutty, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Add the Dijon mustard and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, until the liquid has thickened.
• Remove the pot from the heat and add the white cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring until it's melted before adding the next handful of cheese. When all the cheese is added and incorporated, stir in the salt and pepper.
• Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. If the pasta cooled down while you were waiting for the cheese sauce to cook, simmer the mixture over medium-low heat until it's warmed through.
• If the cheese sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out. Alternatively, if the sauce is too thin, simmer it gently with the pasta until it reaches the desired level of thickness.
• Serve immediately. If there are leftovers, add 1/2 cup milk when reheating the leftovers to loosen up the sauce.

INSTANT POT PANERA MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the pasta, 4 cups water, salt, and butter in the Instant Pot. Give it a quick stir. Secure the top and seal the valve. Use the pressure setting and set the clock to 4 minutes. The Pot will take about ten minutes to pressurize before the clock starts counting down. When the 4 minutes is up, use the quick release valve to release the steam. Protect your hands with a potholder or silicone gloves and turn the valve. If the pasta water starts to spurt, close the valve, wait about 15 seconds, and continue to turn the valve in brief intervals until the spurting stops. Let all of the steam release until the float valve descends and it is safe to remove the lid. If there is a significant amount of water in the pot, drain the water by gently pouring the water off into the sink. You needn't drain every last drop. Keep a colander in the sink just in case any pasta falls from the pot. Stir in the cheeses and milk. Stir in the mustard. If you drained the pasta, you may also add another tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt, to taste. Add pepper and hot sauce if you like. You may put the Instant Pot in warming mode to help melt the cheese.

PANERA BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot with well salted water.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Add in onions, carrots and broccoli. Cook to soften about 5 minutes (may be more or less depending on the size vegetables you cut). if mixture gets dry add 1-2 tbsp olive oil. Remove veggies from pan and set aside in bowl
• At this point - get all of your liquids out in measuring cups and cheeses grated.
• In veggie pan, melt butter over medium heat. When melted, whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly to cook out the raw flour.
• Begin splashing in milk, cream and broth, alternating and whisking well. Continue pouring milk and cream in small amounts, constantly whisking to ensure smoothness, until the mixture is no longer a paste-like consistency but more like a soupy liquid.
• Turn heat to medium-low, whisking consistently and getting into the corners (to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom or the corners and burns), until the mixture becomes thick, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in salt, pepper, mustard powder, garlic powder and onion powder.
• Place back on heat on low and add cheeses and stir until melted and smooth.
• Add in broccoli mixture and noodles, stir.

PANERA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare your pasta al dente according to package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• Shred your cheese and set aside.
• In a medium pan melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and stir to make a roux. Cook for several minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
• Slowly add heavy cream while whisking constantly.
• Now add the milk gradually while whisking.
• Add in the salt, pepper, mustard and hot sauce and continue whisking.
• Reduce heat to low and slowly add cheese while stirring and allowing to melt before adding more.
• When sauce is completely melted, pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir to coat.

PANERA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
• Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat.
• Add cheeses, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
• Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat for 1 minute (or until thoroughly heated). Serve immediately.

COPYCAT PANERA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Enjoy!

THIS COPYCAT RECIPE FOR PANERA'S MACARONI AND CHEESE TASTES JUST LIKE THE COMFORT FOOD CLASSIC

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside until ready to use. In a large pot on medium high heat add butter and allow to slowly melt. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute. Reduce heat to medium and slowly pour in milk and heavy cream. Continue whisking until mixture begins to thicken and bubble. Reduce to low and add shredded white cheddar. Stir until melted. Add cooked pasta. Stir until combined and season with salt. Remove from heat and allow to set up about 5 minutes.

PANERA MAC & CHEESE (COPY CAT)

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to directions on the package. While the pasta is cooking, prepare your cheese sauce.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
• Add the flour and whisk constantly for about a minute.
• Slowly add the milk and continue whisking until it thickens (just before it starts to bubble).
• Remove from heat and add the cheeses, mustard, salt and hot sauce. Stir until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, slowly add a milk, while continue to whisk, until you reach your preferred consistency.
• Add your pasta to the cheese sauce and serve immediately.

COPYCAT PANERA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions while making the sauce. Drain and set aside, keeping warm, until ready to use.
• In a large pot on medium high heat, melt butter then whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute.
• Reduce heat to medium, add milk, cream, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
• Continue whisking until it begins to boil. Reduce to heat to low and add the white cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Add the cooked pasta and stir until it is well combined.
• Remove from heat and allow to sit about 5 minutes to thicken before serving.
• To reheat any leftovers, add a bit of milk to the pot of mac and cheese while heating over low heat.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. In the last 5 minutes, add broccoli to pasta. Drain and return to pan. Set aside.
• In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add onions and carrots and sauté until onions are translucent and tender.
• Make a roux by sprinkling flour over the onions and carrots. Stir and cook flour for 2-3 minutes,
• Slowly pour milk, heavy cream, vegetable broth, stir and then add garlic powder, Slap Ya Mama, ground mustard, turmeric and black pepper into pan, stirring constantly until smooth.
• Reduce to low and let sauce thicken, stirring frequently.
• Once sauce has thickened, remove from heat, add both types of cheese, stir until combined then add broccoli and pasta to pan. Stir until combined and serve hot.