INGREDIENTS
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7 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups half-and-half
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3/4 teaspoon salt, plus salt for pasta water
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon Emeril's Red Hot Sauce
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8 1/2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or other good-quality Parmesan cheese (about 2 cups)
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1 pound elbow macaroni
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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4 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
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4 ounces grated Fontina cheese
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4 ounces grated Gruyere cheese
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1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
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1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence or Creole Seasoning