The Ultimate Comfort Food Macaroni & Cheese | Recipe Binder

Ingredients

• 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted Tillamook butter, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
• 3 cups (about 1/2 loaf) good white crusty bread, cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups shredded Tillamook Vintage White Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 1/4 cups shredded Romano cheese
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 pound large uncooked rigatoni pasta
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half (1 quart), room temperature
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground or whole red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups shredded Tillamook Sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley