The Best Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

0 Preheat oven to [wprm-temperature value="350" unit="F"]
1 Boil a pot of water, add a little salt, pasta and cook for 8minutes then strain. 
2 Drizzle a little oil (not much) toss gently. This prevents pasta from sticking together.
3 In a large pot on low-medium heat melt butter, then add the flour and whisk together until smooth. 
4 After that, slowly add the milk and heavy whipping cream, whisking to combine.

5 Add in the cream cheese, shredded Colby and Monterey cheese, cheddar, smoked gouda cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Whisk until melted and creamy.
6 Gently fold in the cooked elbow pasta.  
7 Pour into a 9x13 casserole, top with shredded mozzarella (shredded gouda and cheddar optional).  
8 Bake for 20 minutes. If needed, broil on high for 3-5minutes until cheese is golden. 
9 Serve immediately and enjoy!