This white cheddar mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It's rich, creamy, and smooth with lots of amazing cheesy flavors. This one is baked with a homemade herbed breadcrumb topping for texture. Cook pasta in generously salted water, according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
When mixture boils, continue to stir for one minute, then remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Add cheese sauce to the macaroni and stir thoroughly. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle top with paprika, then bake for another five minutes.
Let the mac and cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, covered. Remove foil and top with the breadcrumb mixture. Return to oven and bake the white cheddar mac for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Freezing: I would not recommend freezing. Dairy and cheese don’t thaw or reheat very well.
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese (Panera Copycat), an easy macaroni and cheese recipe that is full of a homemade creamy cheese sauce with only 6 ingredients. Cook pasta according to box directions for al dente. Meanwhile, heat half & half in microwave-safe bowl in microwave until hot but not boiling, stirring as needed.