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INGREDIENTS
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1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish
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Kosher salt
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4 cups 1-inch cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head)
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1/2 pound shell pasta (not jumbo)
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1 leek, light green and white parts halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
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4 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 cups half-and-half
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1 bay leaf
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Two 8-ounce bags Sargento Fine Cut Shredded Sharp Cheddar (4 cups)
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1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme