Panera Bacon Mac & Cheese
Shell pasta in creamy cheese sauce with applewood-smoked bacon mixed in, offered in a cup, bowl or bread bowl.
This version takes the familiar shell-pasta mac and folds in smoky applewood bacon pieces. Order a cup, a bowl of about two cups, or a sourdough bread bowl; a catering group container is also listed.
What’s in Bacon Mac & Cheese
The main components are:
- Shell pasta
- Creamy cheese sauce
- Applewood-smoked bacon pieces
Price
Size changes the price. Check your café for the current price. Typical price: Cup about $6–$9; bowl or bread bowl about $8–$13.
Prices vary by café and are not set nationally. Figures are typical US ranges. Confirm in the Panera app for your location. Official nutrition guides do not list prices.
Nutrition facts by serving
Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide, effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 (c8-26).
| Nutrient | Cup | Bowl (~2 cups) | Bread bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 530 | 1,050 | 1,170 |
| Calories from fat | 320 | 640 | 340 |
| Total fat | 35 g | 71 g | 38 g |
| Saturated fat | 17 g | 34 g | 17 g |
| Trans fat | 1 g | 2 g | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 185 mg | 90 mg |
| Sodium | 1,310 mg | 2,620 mg | 2,650 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 34 g | 68 g | 170 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Total sugars | 8 g | 15 g | 11 g |
| Protein | 18 g | 36 g | 39 g |
Group serving (1 container) is 2,110 calories per the same guide.
Allergens
Contains wheat, milk and egg. The sourdough bread bowl adds wheat and may contain sesame.
Panera’s allergen guide notes shared equipment and bakery-café preparation, so it cannot guarantee any item is free of allergens. Confirm with your local café if you have a food allergy.
Ordering tips
- A cup keeps it at 530 calories.
- The bowl is roughly double the cup in every nutrient.
- Pair a cup with a side salad to balance the meal.
Compare the soup menu, Mac & Cheese or Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
Bacon Mac & Cheese FAQs
Sources & disclaimer
Facts are rewritten for readers of Panera Bread Menus from Panera Bread’s publicly published materials:
- Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide (effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 / c8-26)
- Panera Bread Allergen Guide (valid 9/2/2026, Edition 1)
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