Creamy Smoky Chipotle Bacon Mac and Cheese with Buttery Panko Topping - Recipes by Lena

Ingredients

• 16 oz dried pasta shells or elbows
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 yellow onion, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups half and half
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 - 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 3 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp ancho chile pepper
• 2-3 tsp olive oil