Bacon & Herb Mac 'N' Cheese

Bacon & Herb Mac 'N' Cheese  This came from my friend Janiel.  She found it in a magazine years ago.  This is so yummy.  She and her husband love it and the little kids hate it.  Sounds yummy to me too, Janiel.

12 oz. elbow macaroni (I used bow tie pasta one time and liked it)

3 strips of bacon

3Tbsp. melted butter, divided

1/4 C chopped mix fresh herbs such as tarragon, parsley, chives, and or rosemary

1/4 C chopped green onions

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 C of each-- Brie cheese and cream cheese, cut up into chunks

1/2 C shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 C plain dried bread crumbs

Preheat oven on broil. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, fry bacon until crisp; then drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. grease.  Set bacon aside (crumble).

In warm pasta pot, mix reserved grease, 2 Tbsp butter, the herbs, onions, garlic and soft cheeses.

Mix in warm pasta and bacon. Spoon into 4 ramekins (1 1/2 C size); sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

In small bowl, combine remaining 1Tbls butter and the bread crumbs, stirring to combine. Sprinkle evenly over cheese.

Broil ramekins until golden and bubbling. About 3 minutes.

NOTE: I never did put it into the ramekins. I just put it all in a 9x13 baking dish.