S'MAC N CHEESE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 3 quart broiler-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Cook noodles 8 minutes in boiling water, then drain. Meanwhile, in medium size saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Carefully pour off drippings, returning 2 tablespoons to pan. Add butter. Whisk in flour until smooth. In a thin stream, whisk in milk. Stir in onion flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. In large bowl, toss together cheddar, Colby-Jack and mozzarella. Remove milk mixture from heat; whisk in american cheese and 1 1/4 cups of the cheddar mixture. Toss bacon pieces with remaining shredded cheese. In pasta pot, combine cooked pasta and cheese sauces. Pour half into prepared dish. Sprinkle with a generous cup of the bacon-cheese mixture. Repeat layering. Bake at for 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil and broil for 3 minutes, until top is lightly browned. Cool slightly before serving.