Yum-Yum Veggie Bake | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch-thick pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup white cheddar, shredded, divided
• 1 cup Gruyère, shredded, divided
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• 1 cup buttery crackers, crushed