Air Fryer Mac and Cheese with Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons bacon grease
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 0.25 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 grated Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.25 cup ricotta cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• olive oil cooking spray