# Panera-style Mac & Cheese

A creamy, homemade version of Panera Bread's famous mac and cheese.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour to create a roux.
3. Slowly pour in the half and half while whisking.
4. Add the dry mustard powder, garlic powder, black pepper, a dash of nutmeg, and salt to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.
5. Stir in the sharp white cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and grated Parmesan until fully melted and smooth.
6. Add pre-cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- strainer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP83P5esv/
- Creator: moribyan
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/85780270-739a-4042-9a82-bfb317bbf3b3
- Extracted: 2026-09-12

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