Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 1 qt. milk
• 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pound pasta (such as penne, cavatappi, or rotini)
• 2 (8-oz.) packages shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 (7-oz.) jars diced pimiento, drained
• 2 (2.52-oz.) packages fully cooked bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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