Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Crumble

Ingredients

• Bacon Crumble

  • 12 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 cup (50 g) baguette croutons, crushed
  • ⅓ cup (15 g) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

• Macaroni and Cheese

  • ¾ lb (340 g) elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 cans (12 oz/354 ml each) evaporated milk, or 3 cups (750 ml) milk
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) strong orange cheddar, grated
  • ¼ tsp (1 ml) Tabasco-style sauce, or to taste