Ingredients:
-½ pound pasta shells
-½ pound rotini
-½ cup sharp white cheddar
-½ cup gouda
-½ cup pepper jack
-Bacon (around half a package)
- 2 cups milk
-Flour
-Butter
-Salt
-Pepper
-Italian seasoning
-Parmesan cheese
-Breadcrumbs
Directions:
Grate the cheddar, gouda, and pepper jack cheeses
Cook all the pasta to al dente (almost done), drain, set aside
Melt butter over medium heat, add equal amount of flour
Add 2 cups of milk when butter and flour form a thick paste, stir to combine
Take mixture off of heat when it reaches a slow boil
Add in cheeses one at a time, stirring to combine
Combine cheese sauce and pasta into a 9x13 pan, lightly greased
Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, reserving the leftover fat
Chop bacon into bacon bits
Pour ¾ cup of breadcrumbs into bacon fat, combining with italian seasoning, toast until golden brown
Combine bacon into mac and cheese, top the whole pan with breadcrumbs, more italian seasoning, black pepper, and parmesan cheese
Set broiler to high, and place pan in oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the parmesan has melted
Enjoy!
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