Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
Prep ingredients like shredding the cheeses, frying the bacon, and cooking pasta until al dente.
Melt butter in large pot, add in flour and cook for a minute or two, then slowly whisk in your milk and cream. Cook on medium until starts to simmer, then turn off the heat and add in your seasonings, 2 cups of sharp cheddar, all of the shredded parmesan, and 1/2 cup of Colby jack; Stir until smooth. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Add your pasta and bacon to the cheese mixture and mix well
place into grease casserole dish, sprinkle on remaining cheese, and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool 10 minutes before serving