Panera Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Panera broccoli mac and cheese is so delicious, creamy, and addictive. I just had to try and replicate this recipe at home.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion chopped (about ½ of large onion)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups broccoli fresh, small pieces
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot to medium heat.
- Add 2 Tablespoons of the butter and let melt.
- Add onion, stir, and cook 5 minutes or until translucent and softened but not browned.
- Turn down heat to low-medium (about 2).
- Add broth, paprika, garlic powder, broccoli, carrot, and macaroni. Stir and cover.
- Cook 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Check for doneness. Add cheeses and the rest of the butter (1 Tablespoon). Stir together.
- Turn heat off. Cover and let sit until cheeses melt (about 5 minutes).
- Once cheese is melted, stir in milk and cover about 5 minutes to warm. Stir again before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2810IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 456mg | Iron: 2mg