bacon jalapeno popper macaroni and cheese

dry elbow macaroni

and 1/3 cups milk (may use more milk if needed)

and 1/3 cups shredded good quality sharp cheddar cheese

cream cheese, softened

cooked bacon strips, diced

finely chopped canned jalapenos - or 3-4 (or more) marinated whole jalapeno peppers from the can, finely chopped

salt and pepper