BACON MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile cook bacon until crisp, and crumble when cool.
• 2. Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add macaroni and cook according to the directions, then drain.
• 3. In a small saucepan heat the half and half, but do not boil it. In another saucepan heat the butter then add the flour and cook over low heat for 2 minutes constantly stirring with a wisk.
• 4. While still whisking, add the hot half and half and cook for approximately 2 more minutes until thickened and smooth.
• 5. Remove from heat and add the cheeses and spices and mix well; then add the macaroni and crumbled bacon, again, stir well. Pour into oven safe casserole bowl.
• 6. Add the basil to the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top of the pasta. Bake for 35 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and macaroni is browned on top.