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10 Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese

1 Tbs. - Kosher Salt, plus more for the pasta water
1 Lbs. - Elbow Macaroni
6 Tbs. - Unsalted Butter
6 Tbs. - All Purpose Flour
3 C. - Cold Milk
1 C. - Heavy Cream
1 Lbs. - 4 Cheese Mexican Blend
8 oz. - 6 Italian Cheese Blend
½ Lbs. - Diced Cooked Bacon
1 Tbs. - Pepper
2 C. - Panko Crumbs

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally for about 8-10 minutes. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook, whisking to make a roux for about 2 minutes. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Reduce the heat to low, cook and stir until thick. Add the heavy cream, cheeses, 1 tbs. salt & pepper, cook until the cheese is fully melted. Add the cooked pasta and bacon to the cheese sauce and mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish or individual serving dishes and cover with the Panko crumbs. Bake the Mac & Cheese until hot and golden brown, about 15 minutes.