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Smoked Macaroni with Crispy Topping

Smoked mac and cheese is a delicious dish that can be cooked on the grill. This recipe combines the creamy texture of mac and cheese with the smoky flavor of grilled food to create an irresistible cheesy dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 people
Calories 527 kcal

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large pot
large cast iron skillet
wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cooked macaroni noodles warm
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temp and cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole milk room temp
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 3 strips crumbled, cooked bacon
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Begin by making your roux. In the cast iron skillet, melt butter. Once melted stir in flour until no lumps are formed.
  • Add cream cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese to this mixture. Pour in milk and mustard. Stir until no more lumps. Pour this over cooked noodles in pot and stir to combine.
  • When cast iron pan is empty, begin to layer the mixture. Start by adding 1/3 of the cheesy noodles to the pan. Add 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and bacon. Repeat until all is used up. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Place on the grill for about one hour or until cheese is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 62.4gProtein: 17.8gFat: 22.6gSodium: 481mg

All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutritional facts listed are a rough estimate and should only be followed as a general idea.

Keyword smoked pasta, smoked mac and cheese, mac and cheese on grill
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