Bacon Mac n’ Cheese - Chef Michael Smith

Ingredients

• 1 box (about 1 pound) penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 pound bacon, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2/3 cup Flour
• 5 cups milk
• 1 pound cheddar, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• sprinkle salt and lots of freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices whole grain bread, torn into large pieces
• olive oil to drizzle