The Creamy White Cheddar Sauce Makes This Side Dish from Panera Bread a Comfort-Food Favorite.
Serves: 4 to 6
Hands-on time: 25 min.
Total time: 40 min.
1 (16-oz.) package small pasta shells
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 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
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
Paprika (optional)
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Prepare pasta according to package directions.
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Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
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Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking until mixture thickens and is bubbly. Remove from heat.
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Add cheeses, mustard, salt and hot sauce, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
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Stir in pasta and cook over medium heat, 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Serve immediately.
Source: People Magazine website - Sep 2010