flaming hot. Mac and cheese. aka Mac n noah

Ingredients
Kosher salt
1 (16-ounce) package macaroni (cellentani or other curly noodle)
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1 medium onion, diced
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to butter baking dish
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 blocks of cheese i used cheddar
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until soft. Add the 5 tablespoons butter to the onion mixture and melt the butter stirring with a wooden spoon.
Using a whisk, add the flour, and stir constantly until well mixed with the fat making a roux. Whisk in the mustard. Gradually add the milk and cream whisking constantly.
Add the thyme, . Let come to a simmer and stir frequently for 15 minutes.
Strain the hot milk mixture into a metal bowl and discard the solids. Working quickly, mix in 1 cup fontina, blue cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere, 1/2 cup white Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the reserved bacon, and parsley. Continue to stir until all cheese is melted.
Add the cooked noodles to the cheese mixture to coat. Add the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese and bread crumbs together and sprinkle on top of the noodles. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven when done and rest for 5 minutes.
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[@Mankitchenrecipes]

Looks tasty to me! 👍😋

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

It was! all gone lol

[@MileHighGuyBBQ]

Noah's idea is pretty good! I can see why everybody would like it...looks tasty and super cheesy 🙂

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

I think so too!

[@nothinbutlove4319]

Hello Scotty, Great collaboration between you and Little Noah!!!👍🏼 Looks really delicious & what got my attention was the Flaming Hot Cheetos!! 🥵😂 another good side dish for the 4th!! thanks for posting Scotty!!👌🏼

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

@@nothinbutlove4319 thanks it was very good.

[@nothinbutlove4319]

@@ScottysBackYardBBQ Awesome Scotty!👍🏼

[@rbrown2895]

Wowzer!!!!👍🔥👍

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gharv1313]

This is kicking up a notch! Looks awesome Scotty! Have a nice 4th of July. Cheers brother 🍻

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

@gharv1313 thanks. All my cameras were tied up so I used my phone.

[@waynec3121]

Looks great Scotty

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

thanks. was so good