Macaroni & Cheese with Smoked Bacon & Chicken | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 ounce(s) pasta, whatever style you prefer
• 2 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted
• 2 tablespoon(s) flour, all purpose variety
• 2 cup(s) milk
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground nutmeg, or to taste
• 1/2 cup(s) crème fraîche
• 1 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard
• 1 cup(s) extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup(s) pepper jack cheese
• - salt, kosher variety, to taste
• - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• - cayenne pepper, to taste
• 2 slice(s) smoked pepper bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 medium chicken breast, cooked and cut into cubes, about 8 ounces
• 1/2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese