"Ultimate Mac and Cheese..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 slices Bacon (cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips)
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1/2 cup chopped Shallots
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2 Garlic cloves (finely chopped)
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2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
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3 1/2 cups Whole Milk (or as needed)
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1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream (or as needed)
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1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere Cheese (about 6 ounces)
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1 1/2 cups shredded White Cheddar Cheese (about 6 ounces)
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Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
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1 pound Penne
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2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted; plus butter for the baking dish)
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2/3 cup Panko (Japanese Bread Crumbs)
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1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley