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Broccoli cheddar mac and cheese is plated in a white bowl and is placed next to a bowl of cheese and a napkin.

Copy Cat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Sea Salt Savorings
Copy cat Panera broccoli cheddar mac and cheese is oozing with a delicious cheesy sauce that encases every noodle and broccoli floret. This crave-worthy meal is the perfect combo of mac and cheese and broccoli cheddar cheese soup.
5 from 16 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 1032 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium sized pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow pasta
  • 1 1/2 cup broccoli florets cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 cup carrots shredded or matchstick
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp chicken boullion
  • 16 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a roaring boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook al dente, according to package instructions. In the last 4 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli and carrots to the pasta. Once it's done cooking, strain the pasta and vegetables and set to the side.
  • Make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium-sized pot. Add the flour and stir until it is combined, then allow it to cook for 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, water, chicken boullion, shredded cheese, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Stir and cook the sauce until the cheese is melted.
  • Toss everything together. Place the pasta in a large bowl, then pour the cheese over the pasta. Stir to combine and coat everything in the cheese sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of cheese on top. Mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 1032kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 32gFat: 71gSaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6158IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 645mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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