Monday Meals: Grilled Macaroni & Cheese

Yes we have done mac and cheese here before; but this is completely different and will have a somewhat different, smoky taste. As many of you know the Arkansas Test Kitchen LOVES to cook everything on the grill.

 

 
Plus when you are entertaining in the summer and don't want to heat up the whole house; this is a great side dish to accompany any meal that both kids and adults will love. 
 
Grilled Mac and Cheese

 


6 slice of bacon
3 tbs. all purpose flour
1 lb. macaroni 
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
3 cups 2% milk
4 cups shredded cheese ( I used a mix )
1 cup bread crumbs
 
1. Cook macaroni to an al-dente texture- about 4 minutes (do not over cook the macaroni- it will cook longer on the grill)
2. Heat your dutch oven on the grill (never place anything in a cool cast iron dutch oven)
3. Cook 6 pieces of bacon on the grill while the dutch oven is heating

 

 
4. Cut 3 additional pieces of bacon up and place into the dutch oven and cook until the fat has rendered out
5. Add 3 tbs of all purpose flour to create a roux 
6. Add the 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream and 3 cups 2% Milk ( heat through, but do not bring to a boil )
7. Gradually add 3 cups of cheese, and allow to melt

 

 
8. Add in the bacon that was cooked on the grill and cooked macaroni
9. Top mixture with 1 cup cheese and 1 cup bread crumbs
10. cook for 30 - 45 minutes at approximately 350 degrees. 

We hope you enjoy this twist on traditional macaroni and cheese as much as we did!
Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew