Baked White Cheddar Mac n Cheese with Kale and Bacon

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

macaroni

3 tbsp

butter

1/2

of a purple onion, diced

1/2 tsp

minced garlic

1/4 cup

flour

3 cups

whole milk

8 oz

sharp white cheddar, grated

1 oz

parmesan, finely grated

nutmeg

cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1/4

to 1/2 teaspoon salt, or according to personal preference

6 oz

center cut bacon or pancetta, cooked and crumbled

3 1/2 oz

fresh kale, chopped (about a half a bunch)

1/2 cup

crushed Homemade Sourdough Garlic Butter Croutons