BACON JALAPEÑO POPPER MAC & CHEESE

BACON JALAPEÑO POPPER MAC & CHEESE 1 pound of dry macaroni noodles 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 6 slices of bacon , cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup minced onion 1 4 oz can of jalapeños , chopped 3 tablespoons flour 6 oz cream cheese 2 1/2 cups milk 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil Preheat oven to 375. Cook macaroni noodles al dente according to package directions. Cook bacon until crisp and set aside. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pan and add minced onion. Fry about 3 minutes or until translucent. Add butter and flour. Stir in milk while whisking. Bring to a boil while continuing to stir. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, jalapeños, and 4 slices of the bacon. Stir in macaroni and put into a greased casserole dish. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, olive oil and remaining bacon. Sprinkle topping over the macaroni and bake 20 minutes or until hot and topping is lightly browned.