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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Step 2
Spray a 9x12 baking dish with non stick spray.
Step 3
In a skillet, heat oil.
Step 4
Add onion and celery.
Step 5
Once the vegetables are softened, add garlic.
Step 6
Saute until the garlic starts to brown. Set aside.
Step 7
Bring a large pot of well salted water to the boil.
Step 8
Add macaroni and cook pasta according to package instructions, until al dente – about 5 minutes.
Step 9
Drain immediately.
Step 10
Add butter with the thyme, parsley, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper
Step 11
Toss well until butter is melted.
Step 12
Add sauteed vegetables.
Step 13
Toss well until all ingredients are well mixed.
Step 14
In a saucepan, heat evaporated milk and heavy cream, but do not boil.
Step 15
Add 12 oz. of the cheddar, smoked gouda, pepper jack and mozzarella.
Step 16
Simmer on medium-low heat until the cheese mixture is melted.
Step 17
Add the creamy cheese sauce to macaroni and mix well.
Step 18
Transfer macaroni to prepared baking dish.
Step 19
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Step 20
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Step 21
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 22
Transfer to oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Step 23
Transfer to broiler and broil for 5 minutes.