What You’ll Need:

• 5 slices Drake Meats bacon, cooked
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups milk
• 4 cups monterey-cheddar cheese blend, divided
• 2 cups cavatappi pasta, cooked
• 4 tbsp chives
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Cook Drake bacon in a medium frying pan and set aside. Cook pasta according to directions and set aside.
3. Place large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
4. Slowly whisk in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper until combined.
5. Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Whisk in 3 cups of cheese until melted. Stir in pasta and 3 tbs of chives.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked bacon, bread crumbs, remaining cheese, remaining chives, and olive oil. Sprinkle over pasta.
8. Bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes.
9. Serve and enjoy!