Name: Buffalo Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni; 1 Tablespoon bacon fat (or 1 additional Tablespoon of butter); 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 7 Tablespoons butter (divided); 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups milk; 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (I use Frank's Wing Sauce); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped); 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles; green onions (chopped, for garnish); additional bacon (chopped, for garnish)