INGREDIENTS
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butter - 6 tbsp, divided
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white bread - 4 slices, crusts removed
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bacon - about 10 strips, cut into pieces
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jalapenos - 2, seeded and diced
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flour - 4 tbsp
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milk - 4 cups
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salt and pepper - use very generously
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irish white cheddar - 2 cups, shredded
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sharp cheddar - 2 1/2 cups, shredded and divided
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pasta - 1 lb (500 g), short or tubular