π Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow, spiral, or other short pasta
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound cheese (any combination of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Colby, fontina, or Gouda) (shredded)
- Vegetable spray oil or salted butter (for the baking sheet)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 slices square sourdough, whole-wheat, or other sandwich loaf bread
- 8 slices mild, medium, or sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 slices Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (at room temperature)