Mac & Triple Cheese

This recipe comes from Southern Hospitality, a New York City restaurant owned by the lovely and talented Justin Timberlake. I'll tell you about him someday; and you'll laugh, all embarrassed-like and call me old.

1# rotini pasta, cooked as directed
1 stick butter
1/2 C. flour
2 C. whole milk
2 bay leaves
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 C. grated white cheddar cheese
1/2 C. grated Monterrey Jack cheese
1/2 C. grated Asiago cheese
1 C. finely chopped ham
2 T. chili powder

In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add flour, stirring and cooking until fully incorporated. Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring often.
Add bay leaves, Worcestershire, and spices. Add cheeses and continue cooking until cheese is melted into the sauce. Stir in ham.

Pour sauce over cooked pasta, and transfer into buttered 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with chili powder.

Bake @350* for 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

{LDM}