The Most Exciting Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Ever!

• 1 lb macaroni
• 16 ounces shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
• 6 -8 ounces grated smoked gouda cheese
• 12 cup sour cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 13 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons hormel real bacon bits
• 12 lb bacon
• salt
• pepper

1. Preheat oven to 450F.
2. Slice bacon into 1-inch pieces and fry until crispy.
3. Boil the pasta in large pot in salt water until al dente.
4. Drain but do not rinse.
5. Return pasta to pot.
6. Stir in butter, milk, salt & pepper, garlic and sour cream over low heat until butter is melted.
7. Turn off heat and stir in cheese and most of the fried bacon.
8. Pour mixture into casserole or Pyrex baking dish.
9. Sprinkle a layer of the remainder of the bacon and bacon bit over the top evenly.
10. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling and crispy on the edges.

macaroni, cheddar cheese blend, gouda cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, garlic, hormel real bacon bits, bacon, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-most-exciting-bacon-macaroni-cheese-ever-261036 (may not work)