INGREDIENTS
6 strips
bacon
4 Tbsps
butter
3 Tbsps
flour
2 large cloves
garlic
1 1/2 tsps
thyme leaves
2 cups
milk
3/4 cup
stout beer such as guinness
1 tsp
kosher salt
1 pinch
cracked pepper
2 cups
sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup
sharp cheddar cheese spread see notes
8 ozs
elbow macaroni
1/2 cup
panko breadcrumbs
1 leaves
my grilling rub