Caramelized Onion Bacon Mac and Cheese

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F. In a large pot cook your elbow noodles according to package directions, After your noodles have cooked drain them and set aside. While the noodles are cooking place a saute pan over medium heat, add your butter and let it melt. Add sliced onions into the melted butter and saute for 15- 20 minutes or until they have wilted and are golden brown. After they have cooked down, remove from heat and set aside.
2. In another small saute pan over medium heat cook bacon cubes until nice and crispy, approximately 6 minutes. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Using a box grater, shred both bricks of cheese and set aside.
3. Grate your cheese and set it aside. Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in your milk and warm it slightly. Then whisk in the flour, making sure there are no lumps. Add in your grated cheese, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt. Stir for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and thickens. Remove from heat.
4. Place your cooked noodles into the cheese sauce, stirring to coat all of the noodles. Add in your onions and bacon, and toss together. Place in a 1.5 quart casserole dish and add your breadcrumbs to the top of the macaroni and cheese. Put dish into the oven and bake for 20 minutes until it is nice and bubbly.