"It features four types of cheese and a buttery breadcrumb topping...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
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4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese
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4 ounces pepper Jack cheese
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4 ounces mozzarella, brick, or muenster cheese (optional)
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7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1/2 medium yellow onion
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1 bay leaf
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5 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 pound dried elbow macaroni or other short pasta
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2 teaspoons dry mustard
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs