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2 bags baby spinach Ask a question about this ingredient
1 package bacon Ask a question about this ingredient
2 yellow onions (small dice) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 garlic cloves (minced) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup shredded asiago Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups half & half Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cups milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons flour Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 pound pasta (cooked) Ask a question about this ingredient
Cut bacon in small pieces. Saute in a pan until crispy. Strain out bacon from the grease and set aside. Reserve the bacon grease. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Ask a question about this stepCaramelize the diced onions in some of the reserved bacon grease until golden brown. Add the minced garlic and cook for a few minutes, season with salt and pepper. Then set aside.
Ask a question about this stepSaute the spinach in batches in reserved bacon grease, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the butter and flour in a large sauce pot and stir together until it is combined to a paste in a golden brown color. Do not walk away during this process, it can burn very easily.
Ask a question about this stepSlowly add the milk into the pot while whisking into the flour and butter. Now add the half & half and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer and be careful to not scorch the bottom of the pan.
Ask a question about this stepAdd in the cheese and whisk until smooth. Add the spinach, bacon and onions. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepToss the cooked pasta with the sauce and put in a baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the crumbs over the top of the mac & cheese. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crumbs are golden brown.
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