INGREDIENTS
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3 teaspoons sea salt, divided
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1 (16-oz.) package cavatappi pasta
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2 tablespoons corn oil, divided
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1/2 cup butter
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1 small onion, diced
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups half-and-half
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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3 cups freshly grated smoked Cheddar cheese
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1 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
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6 cooked bacon slices, chopped
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3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)