Mac and Cheese Recipe | Smoked Paprika | GreenPan

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 3/4 cup panko
• 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
• 8 ounces cavatappi or other short curly pasta
• 6 slices cold bacon, cut into 1/8-inch strips
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups whole milk
• 4 ounces grated Fontina cheese (1 cup)
• 4 ounces grated Gruyere cheese (1 cup)
• 4 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese (1 cup)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika