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Classic Creamy Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
  • subheading: For the mac and cheese:
  • 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese
  • 4 ounces pepper Jack cheese
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound dried elbow macaroni or other short pasta
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • subheading: For the breadcrumb topping (optional):
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
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