For kids: Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 1/4-cup sharp cheddar, freshly grated
• 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 cup Gruyere, freshly grated
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• Maple-smoked bacon, cooked and diced small
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste