Best Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe - How to Make Bacon Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb. orecchiette
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. butter, divided
• 4 slices sourdough bread, cut into small cubes (about 4 cups)
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 5 1/2 c. whole milk
• 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 c. shredded gouda
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan