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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a skillet, brown the chopped meat.
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While browning the meat, prepare pasta according to box directions. Once pasta is done, transfer to a baking dish or casserole.
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In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add 4 tablespoons of flour, and stir well to combine. Cook roux for about 1 to two minutes. Whisk in 3 cups of whole milk or half and half, and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
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Fold in 2 cups shredded cheddar, 2 cups shredded monterey, and 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheeses until melted. Reserve the rest of the cheese for topping. Once the cheese has all melted, remove from heat.
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Add sour cream and mustard to cheese sauce, stir well to combine.
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Pour cheese mixture over pasta, and add chopped meat. Combine well.
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Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle a thin layer of breadcrumbs on top.
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Put in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and bread crumbs are browned.