Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Crumble | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 12 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 cup (50 g) baguette croutons, crushed
• ⅓ cup (15 g) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• ¾ lb (340 g) elbow macaroni
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 2 cans (12 oz/354 ml each) evaporated milk, or 3 cups (750 ml) milk
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (150 g) strong orange cheddar, grated
• ¼ tsp (1 ml) Tabasco-style sauce, or to taste