Irish Colcannon Mac and Cheese

slices thick-cut bacon, diced

large yellow onion, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, minced

shredded cabbage

leeks, sliced and cleaned

large baking potatoes, cleaned and cooked until fork tender

salt

black pepper

red pepper flakes

paprika

whole milk

butter

all-purpose flour

Wisconsin Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Wisconsin Sharp White Cheddar cheese, shredded

Wisconsin Havarti, shredded

panko or plain bread crumbs

scallions, sliced

elbow macaroni, cooked until tender