Easy Ultra Creamy Mac and Cheese Foolproof 25Minute - Kitchen20

Ingredients

• 8 oz Elbow Macaroni (or other short pasta shape)
• 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt (for the pasta water)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 4 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Dried Mustard Powder
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
• 12 oz Evaporated Milk (full fat, 1 can)
• ½ cup Whole Milk (or half-and-half)
• ½ tsp Hot Sauce (optional)
• 6 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese (freshly grated, room temperature)
• 4 oz Monterey Jack or Gruyère Cheese (freshly grated, room temperature)
• 2 oz Cream Cheese (softened, optional)
• Salt (to taste)