Set Skillet to 375ºF, add bacon and cook until crispy.
Take out bacon and place on paper towels.
Set Skillet to 275ºF and add butter and flour and stir until well combined.
Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring continuously until thickened.
Add cheese, garlic, and salt and stir to combine.
Fold in cooked noodles and bacon, then cover with lid.
Cook at 275ºF for 5 minutes.
Top with toasted breadcrumbs and serve.
Recipe Note
TIPS
To cook the noodles with ease, place 4-quarts of cold water and 1 pound of pasta to Skillet and set to 420ºF to bring to a boil. Cook for 18 minutes with lid. Stir and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
To toast breadcrumbs, set Skillet to 275ºF, add 1 tablespoon butter, then mix breadcrumbs and stir continuously until evenly browned.
