Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups small pasta shells
• 12 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes
• 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
• Dash cayenne pepper, optional
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional