Creamy 4 Cheese Brie and Buttery Ritz Cracker Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

7 tbsp

unsalted butter (divided)

1 clove

garlic (minced or grated)

1 1/2 cups

crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)

1 lb

elbow pasta

1/4 cup

flour

3 cups

warm milk (I used 2%)

1 1/4 cups

sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded)

1 cup

fontina cheese (shredded (add an extra 1/4 cup...if you want!))

1 1/4 cups

havarti cheese (shredded)

4 oz

Brie (rind removed and chopped (I surely used 6 ounces))

1/4 tsp

mustard powder

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper