Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
1 lb dried elbow pasta
Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, then stir in the Dijon mustard, nutmeg, and black pepper.
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar and gruyere cheeses. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
2 cups medium cheddar cheese
2 cups gruyere cheese
Stir in the shredded turkey and the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce. Mix until everything is well-coated.
3 cups cooked turkey
If you’re not using an oven-proof pan, pour the mac and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.