Better-than-Panera Mac & Cheese

December 12, 2013

This thick and creamy goodness has a rich restaurant quality flavor with the perfect crust to top it off.

12 oz medium pasta shells
5 TB butter
4 TB flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
4oz grated sharp Vermont white cheddar cheese (use more cheddar and less American if it’s mild cheddar)
4oz white American cheese, crumbled
pinch of salt
pinch of white pepper
whole wheat ritz

Boil pasta shells until just cooked and tender. Drain. In a microwave safe cup or bowl, microwave on high 5 TB butter with 4 TB flour for 2 minutes, stopping halfway to whisk. Whisk again when the roux...
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Nutritions

Calories
395

Sodium
32mg
1% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV