Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese Delight

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni (or cavatappi)
• 6 strips thick-cut bacon
• 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• to taste salt and black pepper
• 2 cups sharp white cheddar, grated
• 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup cooked turkey, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)

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