Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

So, this Mac and cheese is amazing.  And it has bacon in it, which really makes it a favorite at our house. It can be a side or a main dish depending on what kind of meal you are going for. 

1 16 oz. pkg. macaroni

1 Tbsp. Canola oil

9 Tbsp. Melted butter

1/2 cup shredded or cubed Muenster cheese

2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese

8 oz. Velveeta

1 pkg. bacon

1 1/2 cup half and half 

Salt and pepper

Cook bacon well. Cool and crumble. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook macaroni in large pot with the oil and slightly salted water until al dente according to the package directions.  Don't overcook or it will be mushy. Drain well and return to pot. Mix in butter.  Mix together all the cheeses in a large bowl.  Grease a 3 quart baking dish.   

Spread a layer of macaroni in the dish, sprinkle on some bacon, lightly salt and pepper, and spread on some of the cheese mixture.  Repeat until all ingredients are gone.  Usually around 3 times.  Slowly pour the half and half over the entire dish.  Bake for 35-40 minutes.