Double Cheese Pasta with Bacon

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1 package pasta (16-18 oz.)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 cups half and half cream
• 2 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 oz. provolone cheese (more or less)
• 1 lb bacon, cooked crisp and broken into pieces
• sliced mushrooms (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter, stir in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheeses. Until all is melted and smooth.
Drain pasta, transfer to a large bowl, add the cheese mixture, bacon and mushrooms. Toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 9 x13 pan. Bake uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.