Bring the taste of Panera Bread® home with Panera Bread Mac & Cheese (4 pack). Panera Bread is famous for its hearty soups, sandwiches, garden-fresh salads and gourmet macaroni and cheese. Panera Mac & cheese is a perennial favorite at the bakery-cafe, featuring tangy Vermont cheddar and a unique pasta that holds the rich sauce for a creamy, dreamy dining experience. Panera at Home meals make it easy to experience the same amazing taste, in single-serving Panera Bread Mac & Cheese containers that are microwaveable and freezable.
The Panera Bread Difference
Panera Bread has always been deliciously different. Since its inception in 1987, the restaurant has strived to help diners make the healthiest choices, from featuring antibiotic-free chicken and cage-free eggs to providing complete calorie information and eliminating trans fat from all of their menu items.
All Panera Bread dishes, including the Panera Mac & Cheese recipe, are 100%clean, andfree from artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives, for the goodness you can taste in every bite.
What Makes Panera Bread Mac & Cheese So Special?
There's mac n' cheese and then there's Panera Mac & Cheese. The Panera Mac & Cheese recipe starts with clean, natural ingredients, including Vermont white cheddar cheese and semolina pasta. The pasta is distinctively different than traditional mac n' cheese recipes, which frequently use elbow pasta. Gourmet versions use penne pasta, but Panera Mac & Cheese goes one step beyond with pipette rigate pasta, a uniquely shaped hybrid of elbow and penne that holds more of the creamy cheese sauce for more dining bliss in every bite.
Panera Bread mac and cheese can be enjoyed as a meal or as a hearty side. Panera Bread also features recipes online, including exciting Panera Mac & Cheese recipes, for gourmet takes on their terrific dishes, ideal for entertaining or everyday dining. This special value pack features four individually sized portions of Panera Bread Mac & cheese in freezable, microwaveable heat-and-serve containers.
FAQs
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese
Out of those calories, 580 calories come from fat, making it a high-fat option. The mac and cheese contain 64 grams of fat, including 35 grams of saturated fat and 2 grams of trans fats, which can negatively impact cardiovascular health.
Does Panera mac and cheese come in a bag? ›
Panera's mac and cheese is made offsite, in a centralized kitchen, then shipped frozen to locations. Employees reheat bags of the mac and cheese individually when customers order the dish.
Can you freeze Panera mac and cheese? ›
Panera at Home meals make it easy to experience the same amazing taste, in single-serving Panera Bread Mac & Cheese containers that are microwaveable and freezable.
Does Panera mac and cheese have real cheese? ›
A bakery-cafe inspired favorite made with a creamy blend of cheeses, including tangy Vermont white cheddar, perfectly nestled in uniquely shaped, tender pipette rigate pasta. No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors or colors from artificial sources.
How many days is Panera mac and cheese good for? ›
Let any leftovers cool completely before placing them in an airtight container in the fridge. Homemade Panera mac and cheese will keep for up to 3-4 days.
What brand of apple chips does Panera use? ›
Apple Chips – You can make homemade apple chips or buy them at the store. The brand that Panera uses is called Seneca Apple Chips. Thinly Sliced Tomatoes – You can also use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes.
Is Panera mac and cheese high in sodium? ›
This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005).
What food has the most calories in Panera? ›
Panera Bread: Bread Bowl BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
It's not too surprising to hear that Panera's highest calorie item is mac and cheese in a bread bowl, which is literally just carbs and cheese on top of more carbs.
How to heat up Panera mac and cheese? ›
Do not boil. Microwave: Remove lid & film. Place cup on microwave-safe plate, cover loosely. Heat on high 2-3 minutes (times may vary) until hot (165 degrees F), stir halfway through, let stand 1 minute in microwave.
How many days is mac and cheese good for? ›
Tips For Storing And Eating Leftover Macaroni And Cheese
In general, leftovers stored in a refrigerator set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower should be eaten within three to four days, according to the USDA.
Soup that is sealed and refrigerated can generally be safely consumed for up to 3-4 days. However, it is important to use your senses and check for any signs of spoilage before consuming. If the soup has an off smell, unusual appearance, or mold growth, it should be discarded.
Is it better to freeze Mac & cheese before or after cooking? ›
Macaroni absorbs moisture from the sauce as it freezes and thaws, so the best recipes for freezing are those that start with a big pot of creamy, cheesy sauce. If using a baked mac and cheese recipe, freeze the prepared (unbaked) mac and cheese, then bake once thawed and ready to serve.
Is Mac and Cheese considered unhealthy? ›
Are mac and cheese healthy, yes or no? Unfortunately, traditional mac and cheese tends to be unhealthy because it contains high amounts of saturated fats and sodium from butter, cheese, and milk. Additionally, it is calorie-dense and not ideal for those trying to lose weight.
Does Panera mac and cheese have a lot of sodium? ›
This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005).
Is Panera supposed to be healthy? ›
The thing is, aside from the bread bowls, everything at Panera seems at least kind of healthy. But actually, a bunch of their seemingly nutritious options, like their salads, soups, and sandwiches, pack in lots of sodium and calories, meaning they aren't as good for you as you might have originally thought.
