Indulgent Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

• 1 lb macaroni
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 2 ½ teaspoons paprika, or chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder, (optional but highly recommended)
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, (optional, but use for added flavor)
• 1 pinch dried basil, optional
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 2 garlics, minced
• 4 tablespoons milk, use for later
• ¼ cup butter
• 4 cups cheese, (recommended: 2 cups cheddar, 1 cup monterey-jack, 1 cup mozzarella)
• ½ cup heavy cream, (optional but for extra creaminess, use it)