I came across this recipe on Pinterest several weeks ago and have made it for the family a few times and my kids love it!!
Panera Mac-n-Cheese
1 (16-oz.) package GF pasta (we like the Penne
noodles from Trader Joe’s)
¼ cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose GF flour
2½ cups 2% reduced-fat milk
6 slices white American cheese, chopped
1 cup (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. hot sauce
Paprika (optional)
¼ cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose GF flour
2½ cups 2% reduced-fat milk
6 slices white American cheese, chopped
1 cup (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. hot sauce
Paprika (optional)
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Melt butter in a sauce pan over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and is bubbly. Remove from heat.
4. Add cheeses, mustard, salt and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
5. Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat, 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Serve immediately.