BACON MAC & CHEESE

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350
2. 2
   Bring 1 gallon of salted water to a boil in a lager pot; add the pasta.
3. 3
   Cook pasta about 8 minutes or until al dente.
4. 4
   Drain; rinse with cold water and toss with 1 Tbsp Olive Oil.
5. 5
   Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Add onion, and saute until tender.
7. 7
   Add flour and cook, whisking constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
8. 8
   (Do not let the flour brown)
9. 9
   Add half and half, heavy cream, BBQ Sauce, white pepper, and sea salt, bring to a simmer.
10. 10
    Cook, whisking constantly for about 6 minutes or until thickened.
11. 11
    Gradually all cheese, 1 cup at a time, stirring until blended.
12. 12
    Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in cooked pasta.
13. 13
    Spoon into a lightly greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
14. 14
    Sprinkle bacon and bread crumbs over the top of the pasta and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp on top.