mac & cheese - cass's

Ingredients For mac & cheese - cass's

• 1 lb

  cooked macaroni ( i used cellentani) drained, do not rinse
• 1 c

  butter
• 2 c

  grated pepperjack cheese
• 1 c

  shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 c

  shredded muenster cheese
• 1/2 c

  shredded, parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c

  real bacon bits ( optional)
• 2 c

  half and half
• 2 c

  cream
• 4

  eggs, blended
• 1 tsp

  tony chachere's creole seasoning ( optional)
• 1/2 tsp

  pepper
• FOR THE SAUCE
• 4 Tbsp

  butter
• 4 Tbsp

  all purpose flour
• 2 c

  milk
• 1 c

  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp

  ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp

  ground mustard
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 1 tsp

  pepper
• TOPPING
• 3/4 - 1 c

  italian bread crumbs or panko crumbs
• 1/2 c

  shredded, parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp

  paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp

  hot pepper flakes ( optional)
• 1/2 tsp

  garlic powder
• 1/2 c

  butter, melted