Spicy Green Chile, Smoky Bacon, 3 Cheese Grown Up Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

Roasted Poblano Peppers how to roast peppers (skinned, seeded, and chopped)

strips bacon (cooked)

medium to large white or yellow onion (diced)

head garlic (minced)

16 oz

Cavatappi

6 tbsp

butter - divided 2 Tbsp and 4 Tbsp

7 tbsp

flour

3 cups

milk

2 tsp

chipotle pepper powder

1 tsp

ground mustard

1 lb

freshly grated cheese (I use equal parts Extra Sharp Cheddar, White Sharp Cheddar and Pepper Jack)

salt and pepper

1 tbsp

butter

1 cup

panko bread crumbs

cooked bacon and roasted poblano peppers