Grilled Mac n’ Beer Cheese Sliders with Bacon, Beer & Tomato Jam

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup half and half or milk
• 6 oz beer
• Smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, and nutmeg, optional
• 2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 lb smoked bacon
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/2 cup yellow sweet onion, finely diced
• 12 oz beer
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 baguette
• Butter, for frying the grilled cheese
• 10 slices white cheddar cheese, broken in half