Bacon And Herbs Mac 'N' Cheese

• 12 ounces elbow macaroni
• 3 strips bacon (about 2.5 oz.), chopped
• 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs such as tarragon, parsley, chives, and/or rosemary
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup brie cheese, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to broil. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, fry bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tbsp. grease. Set bacon aside.
3. In the warm pasta pot, mix reserved grease, 2 tbsp. butter, the herbs, onions, garlic, and soft cheeses. Mix in warm pasta and bacon. Spoon into 4 ramekins (1 1/2-cup size); sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
4. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tbsp. butter and the bread crumbs, stirring to combine. Sprinkle evenly over cheese.
5. Broil ramekins until golden and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
6. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

macaroni, bacon, butter, herbs, green onions, garlic, brie cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bacon-herbs-mac-n-cheese (may not work)