The Mac Daddy of All Mac N' Cheeses Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb germelli macaroni (or your favorite shaped pasta)
• 6 slices bacon, cut into thin strips
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb baby bella mushrooms or 1/2 lb white button mushrooms
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup Fontina cheese, grated
• 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, grated
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup buttery cracker, crushed (I use Ritz brand)
• 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup French's French fried onions
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated