Smoky Bacon Mac & Cheese Delight - Comfort Food Classic Reinvented - Taste Of Cook

Ingredients

• 200g elbow macaroni
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 500ml whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)