Bacon and Herbs Mac 'n' Cheese

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz bacon chopped
• 0.5 cup bread crumbs dried plain
• 0.5 cup brie cheese cut into chunks
• 3 tablespoons butter divided melted
• 0.5 cup cream cheese cut into chunks
• 12 ounces elbow macaroni 
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 0.3 cup green onions chopped
• 0.3 cup herbs such as tarragon mixed fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• oven
• pot
• ramekin

Directions

1. Preheat oven to broil. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, fry bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tbsp. grease. Set bacon aside.
4. In the warm pasta pot, mix reserved grease, 2 tbsp. butter, the herbs, onions, garlic, and soft cheeses.
5. Mix in warm pasta and bacon. Spoon into 4 ramekins (1 1/2-cup size); sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
6. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tbsp. butter and the bread crumbs, stirring to combine.
7. Sprinkle evenly over cheese.
8. Broil ramekins until golden and bubbling, about 3 minutes.