Southwestern Mac & Cheese with Bacon Crumble - Challenge Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium size pasta shells
• 12 tablespoons Challenge Unsalted Butter, divided
• ⅔ cup shallots, diced
• ⅔ cup red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 5 cups whole or evaporated milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2-3 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, diced
• 1 (7 ounce) can fire roasted diced green chilies, drained
• 2 cups cooked and crumbled bacon, divided
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup canned or fresh diced tomatoes
• ⅛ cup diced cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more if needed