Mac and Cheese With Herbed English Muffin Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

• For the breadcrumbs (makes two cups):
• 4 English muffins, halved and torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup grated Pecorino cheese (1 ounce)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• For the pasta:
• 1 pound cavatappi
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard powder
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces Gruyère, grated (2 cups)
• 8 ounces white cheddar, grated (2 cups)

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