Panera-style Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

• Unsalted butter
• Flour
• Milk
• Heavy cream
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dry mustard
• Garlic powder
• 2 1/2 cups freshly grated white cheddar cheese
• Cooked pasta shells
• Cheese and breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt some unsalted butter in a saucepan.
2. Whisk in some flour with the melted butter.
3. Add in some milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and garlic powder.
4. Once it thickens and starts to bubble, add in 1 cup of freshly grated white cheddar.
5. Once the cheese is melted, add in another 1 1⁄2 cup of the cheddar.
6. Fold in some cooked pasta shells.
7. Optional: Broil it with some cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
8. Enjoy!

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