Panera-style Mac & Cheese
Serves 2
Directions
- 1Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
- 2Whisk in the flour to create a roux.
- 3Slowly pour in the half and half while whisking.
- 4Add the dry mustard powder, garlic powder, black pepper, a dash of nutmeg, and salt to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- 5Stir in the sharp white cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and grated Parmesan until fully melted and smooth.
- 6Add pre-cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta
Equipment
potwooden spoonwhiskstrainer
