"When I want to make something hearty, creamy and cheesy, I go with this dish. It's comfort food at its finest.—Rianna Styx, Libertyville, Illinois..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1-1/2 cups milk
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 cups (12 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
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TOPPING:
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3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
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4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup cheddar french-fried onions, crushed