Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Materials:

• 1 lb. cooked pasta
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (additional needed for greasing pan)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups Gouda Cheese grated
• 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated
• 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese grated
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Process:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13 casserole dish with some unsalted butter. Set aside.
2. Cook your pasta in salted water, drain and set aside.
3. Combine all three cheeses and set aside until needed.
4. In a pot or Dutch oven add in the the unsalted butter. Keeping the heat on medium/high let the butter melt.
5. Add in the flour and cook for 60-90 seconds, stirring constantly.
6. Gradually add in the whole milk while stirring.
7. Add the heavy cream and continue stirring until the mixture has thickened.
8. Remove from heat and add in 5 cups of the cheese (reserve one cup for later).
9. Season with salt/ pepper, paprika, oregano and garlic powder.
10. Mix well to incorporate everything and until the cheese has melted.
11. Add in the cooked pasta and mix to combine.
12. Pour half the mixture into your prepared pan.
13. Top with 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese.
14. Pour the remaining pasta and cheese mixture into the pan and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
15. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
16. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
17. ENJOY!