Bacon Mac and Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
4. Add butter to the skillet with bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
5. Gradually whisk in the whole milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and is smooth.
6. Add cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the sauce. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Combine the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, and half of the crispy bacon in a large baking dish. Mix well.
8. Top with remaining bacon and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
10. Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.