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Ingredients
▢ 4 oz shredded colby cheese
▢ 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
▢ 2 oz cream cheese
▢ 4 tbsp butter
▢ 4 tbsp flour
▢ 3 cups milk
▢ ½ tsp salt
▢ ½ tsp garlic powder
▢ ½ tsp onion powder
▢ Dash Nutmeg
▢ Dash Black Pepper
▢ 1-2 slices American cheese
▢ Elbow Macaroni
Mis En Place
▢ Silicone spatula
▢ ½ tsp measure
▢ 2 cup measure
▢ Tbsp Measure
▢ Whisk
▢ Shredder
▢ Medium bowl
▢ Deep Saucepan