Baked Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

panko breadcrumbs

box (16 oz) dried short cut pasta (cavatappi, elbow, rotini, penne, etc)

4 tbsp

unsalted butter

fresh jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, diced

1/3 cup

diced yellow onion

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

2 cups

heavy cream (or half and half)

1 cup

whole milk

4 oz

cream cheese, softened to room temperature ((and cubed))

2 cups

shredded mozzarella cheese, (divided)

2 cups

shredded or diced white American cheese, (divided)

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

slices bacon, divided