1Start by shredding your own cheese: cheddar, Colby jack, smoked gouda, mozzarella, and Gruyere (1/2 pound of each).
2Add 6 cups of large elbow pasta to boiling chicken stock and cook al dente.
3In a pan, add a stick of butter, then add 3 tablespoons of flour, whisk and toast down. Add 1/2 Tbsp onion powder, 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp smoked paprika and 2 tsp salt.
4Pour in 3 cups of heavy cream. When it starts to bubble, reduce heat and add 1/2 cup of each of your five cheeses, saving the rest for later.
5Add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
6Add your noodles to the sauce.
7Assemble in a baking dish with the remaining cheese on top. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve.