Cheese Lovers Winter Mac & Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

macaroni pasta

1/4 cup

salted butter

shallot, sliced thin

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour, sifted

1 1/4 cups

heavy cream

2 1/2 cups

2% skim milk

– 7 cups shredded white cheese (see flavor guidelines in the prose!)

1 cup

shredded brussels sprouts

1 cup

torn kale

1 cup

shopped cauliflower

1/3 cup

diced baby bell peppers (optional)

1 1/2 cups

crushed butter crackers

cooking spray for greasing