Bacon Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 lb

macaroni pasta

1/4 cup

onion, chopped finely

jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (you can use more or less according to taste)

1/2 cup

sharp aged cheddar cheese, shredded

3/4 cup

crushed crackers (I used vegetable crackers but any variety you like should be fine)Cheese Sauce:

6 tbsp

all purpose flour

cayenne pepper - use more if you want it more spicy

1 tsp

garlic salt

1 tsp

paprika

pepper

1/4 cup

butter or margarine

1 tsp

reserved bacon fat

2 cups

milk

2 cups

sharp aged cheddar cheese, shredded