INGREDIENTS
1 lb
elbows macaroni (cooked per box directions, aim for al dente)
1 tbsp
olive oil
4 tbsp
butter (unsalted)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
3 cups
milk
1 cup
heavy whipping cream (or light cream)
1 can
evaporated milk
2 tbsp
cornstarch
1/4 tsp
salt
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
ground thyme (optional)
1 tsp
paprika (optional)
1 tsp
mustard powder
1/4 tsp
red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup
sour cream
4 oz
cream cheese (cubed and at room temperature)
3 cups
cheddar cheese (freshly grated or buy pre-shredded)
1 cup
mozzarella cheese (freshly grated or buy pre-shredded)
1 1/2 cups
cracker crumbs (I used Ritz crackers)
6 tbsp
(unsalted butter melted)
1 cup
mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup
cheddar cheese (shredded)
10
bacon slices (cooked)