INGREDIENTS
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1 pound elbows, mini shells, mini ziti, or your favorite macaroni shape
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3/4 cups heavy cream
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8 to 10 slices individually-wrapped yellow American cheese (yup, the plastic-wrapped kind -- a better quality brand if you can find it, like Cabot's)
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1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
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1/4 cup full-fat grated cheddar or cheddar blend
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8 slices crispy bacon, roughly chopped (optional)