Baked Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese

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Kristina Denley Dorr

1 tsp olive oil

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

1 box (16 oz) dried short cut pasta (cavatappi, elbow, rotini, penne, etc)

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 to 3 fresh jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, diced

⅓ cup diced yellow onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)

1 cup whole milk

4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature (and cubed)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

2 cups shredded or diced white American cheese, divided (white cheddar can also be used)

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp ground cumin

8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, divided

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