INGREDIENTS
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish
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6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn or diced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
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5 1/2 cups milk
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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4 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 18 ounces)
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2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces) or 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 5 ounces)
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1 pound elbow macaroni (or other small pasta shape)
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