Five Cheese Bacon Macaroni & Cheese

My best baked macaroni & cheese recipe yet! Check out my video on this 5 cheese bacon macaroni & cheese! Please shred your own cheese and dont use the shredded cheese in the bag. Freshly shredded cheese melts a lot better :)
Ingredients:
10 strips bacon, chopped
1 lb cavatappi noodles
5 tbsp butter
5 tbsp flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 bay leaf
1/2 small yellow onion
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups for the sauce & 2 cups for layering)
1 1/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded (1 cup for the sauce & 1/4 cup for layering)
1 1/2 gouda cheese, shredded (for the sauce)
1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded (for layering)
1 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for layering)
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
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00:00 Introduction
00:17 Cook pasta
00:31 Bake bacon
00:42 Warm milk & cream
01:53 Combine sauce & pasta
02:13 Layer pasta & cheese
02:51 Done
03:14 Taste test
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[@Kondohgirl]

Girl!!! Thank you for sharing❤

[@chefkristalkay]

Youre so welcome!

[@Justin-yu2lv]

Love the vid! Thanks

[@chefkristalkay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Leshasocurly]

Girlll this sounds delish! I'm definitely gonna have to save this for one day when I need a good mac and cheese

[@chefkristalkay]

Thank you girl! It was, let me know how you like it when you make it😄

[@ReadyRockSee3769]

Awesomeness Truespeak Thank You For Teaching Me Looks Like A Delicious Dish Eye Will Definitely Try Thank You For All You Do 🔥🇺🇸🆙

[@chefkristalkay]

Youre so welcome and thanks for watching!

[@ChasingAfterSunset]

This looks incredible and I can’t wait to try it!!! Thank you for sharing!! The only question I have is about the gruyere. I’ve heard it’s a stinky cheese. Is that true? Or can I buy a specific type of gruyere that’s mild and doesn’t smell strong?

[@chefkristalkay]

Thank you! Its slightly stinky but worth it! I think you should get the cheese lol