"Creamy baked mac and cheese packed with five cheeses and topped off with crisp bacon...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound elbow noodles
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
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8 ounces Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
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8 ounces Fontina cheese, freshly grated
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2 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
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2 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled