Jack Daniel's Smoky Bacon Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

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16 oz smoked bacon (uncooked)
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon chili pepper paste
1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk (try 3 next time)
8 oz Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz Shredded Italian blend cheese
1lbs (16oz) dry elbow pasta
1 1/2 cups Panco (mixed with a bit of melted butter)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente
2. Meanwhile, warm a large skillet over med-hi, and using shears cut bacon into bite sized pieces and let them fall into skillet
3. Once bacon is cooked, remove and drain. Reserve 2 tablespoon of bacon drippings and discard the rest
4. Put the skillet back over med heat (with saved bacon dripping in it) and add the butter. Once melted add flour and whisk to combine. Add spices and liquids (except milk).
5. Allow to come to a bubble for 3 min while stirring. Add milk, bring back to a bubble, add cheeses stir until melted.
6. Mix sauce with pasta and put in oven-safe dish
7. top with panco mixture, and put in oven at 300 until brown.