Panera Mac & Cheese

• Vegetarian

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Hot sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1 16-ounce Package package Rigati pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

• Dairy

  • 6 Slices American cheese, white
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 2 1/2 cup Milk
  • 8 oz Vermont cheddar, sharp white

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce Package package of rigati pasta
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2½ cup milk
• 6 Slices white American cheese, sliced into thin strips
• 8 oz extra-sharp white Vermont cheddar, shredded
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

• 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.