Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups medium shell pasta
• 2 and 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup grated extra sharp white cheddar (4 ounces)

Instructions

1. Rinse pasta under cold water.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk, pasta, salt, mustard and butter. Stir frequently and bring to a simmer. Reduce to low. Stir frequently (almost continually) for 15-20 minutes while pasta cooks and milk is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in cheese and cover for 5 minutes. Enjoy immediately (not good reheated -- gets grainy).