Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. As pasta cooks, begin cheese sauce.
In a large sauté pan, fry 6 slices of bacon. Once bacon is crispy, remove from pan to a paper towel lined plate. Remove 1 tablespoon of reserved grease, adding to a medium bowl.
Add panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese to bowl with grease, toss to combine. Set aside.
In pan with reserved grease, stir in flour. Using a whisk, add milk until mixture is combined. Add Pub Cheese Cheddar & Bacon, whisking until cheese is smooth. Add 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese, again stirring until mixture is completely melted.
Add cooked and drained pasta. Toss with sauce until entirely combined.
In a 9 inch baking dish, add half of the macaroni and cheese. Top with crumbled bacon and reserved ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Top with remaining macaroni and cheese, and top with breadcrumbs.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Serve warm!
