Rockin' Bacon Mac N' Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup greyere cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups crushed cheese crackers
• 1 lb bacon
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Boil pasta in hot water 6-7 minutes until al dente. Drain.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in the microwave or oven until just crisp. Crumble.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet, add flour and whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Combine milk and cream and heat in microwave or stove until warm, but not boiling. Add to butter/flour mixture to make a roux.

5. 5

   While the roux is thickening, pulse cheese crackers in the food processor or crush w/ rolling pin.

6. 6

   Add cheeses (reserve 1/2 cup) to the roux, turn temp to low and allow to melt slowly. Add salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Add 1/2 bacon crumbles to the roux; pour over pasta and mix.

8. 8

   Pour pasta/roux mixture into greased 9 x 13 pan.

9. 9

   Top with remaining bacon, then cheese crackers, sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup cheddar.

10. 10

    Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until brown and crispy.