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- 1 lb. mini pasta shells
- 2 Cups whole milk
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar-jack*
- 1/2 Cup shredded American cheese*
- 8 Oz Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 Tsp black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 Tsp salt
- 1/2 Tsp mustard powder
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