Smoked Gouda Mac-and-Cheese Bowl - Love of Food

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 1 ¾ cups half & half
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 6 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/3 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 8 ounces fresh spinach
• 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups raw elbow macaroni
• Water to boil pasta
• 2 slices raw bacon
• 1 pound store-bought frozen chicken tenders or nuggets