Southern Macaroni and Cheese Casserole |

Ingredients

• 2 cups Havarti cheese freshly grated, separated
• 2 cups grated Gruyere freshly, separated
• 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 6 slices American cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce preferably Chalulah brand
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 5 cups elbow pasta large, cooked to al dente and drained well
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted