🌎 The World Cookbook

8 ounces macaroni, any shape
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup milk, whole or 2%
2 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces smoked gouda, shredded
1-ounce gruyere, shredded
1-ounce parmesan, shredded
1-ounce cheddar, shredded
1-ounce Monterrey jack, shredded
1-ounce Colby, shredded
1-ounce mozzarella, shredded
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, use white if you don't want to see the specks
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 to 1 cup crushed Cheetos

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add pasta and cook per package directions to al dente. Drain and set aside. To a large saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add flour and whisk. Cook 2 minutes. Whisk in heavy whipping cream and milk. Whisk to remove any lumps. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients and stir until cheese melts and is smooth. Stir in pasta. Serve hot topped with crushed Cheetos.