Mac-n-Cheese with Crispy Topping by @sarah_licious

1 bag (16oz) Colavita Elbow Pasta

4 cups half and half, room temp

6 tbsp butter

3 tbsp flour

2 tbsp paprika

2 tbsp dried mustard

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

½ tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp garlic powder

3 tbsp cream cheese, room temp

½ cup smoked Gouda

1 ½ cups cup sharp cheddar

1 cup pepper jack cheese

Garnish

1 tbsp chopped parsley

¼ cup grated parmesean

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook elbow pasta for 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a saucepan melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in flour and cook on medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in half and half while whisking.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes (until sauce thickens) add cream cheese and seasonings.

Remove from the heat. Stir in gouda, sharp cheddar, and pepper jack cheese. Immediately add sauce to pasta, then transfer to a baking dish. Top with parmesean cheese , cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes at 375. Remove foil and broil at 500 for 4 minutes.

Garnish with parsley

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