Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 10 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 box (16 ounces) small shell pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 cups whole milk
• 3 cups shredded Gouda cheese
• 1-1⁄2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 12 slices bacon, diced and cooked crisp