"Magic Mac and Cheese is a no-boil, no-roux, and no-nonsense recipe for the richest and most flavorful baked mac of your life...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup cottage cheese, small curd, not fat-free
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 large egg
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2 cups milk (2% or whole milk)
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1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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8 ounces uncooked (dry) large elbow macaroni
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more to top
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more to top
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1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese, plus more to top
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1 cup shredded muenster cheese, plus more to top
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1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
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Paprika or smoked paprika, as desired