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Iron Skillet Smokey Mac & Cheese

Cooking this on the grill gives it a wonderful smokey flavor
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Cook out, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz penne pasta or macaroni
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 T flour
  • salt & pepper
  • 6 oz extra sharp cheddar grated
  • 2 oz Parmesan grated

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta until just done. Drain. Meanwhile make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a large saucepan.
  • Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, incorporating flour to form a roux. Slowly add milk, stirring to incorporate. When all milk has been added, stir until sauce is smooth and has thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add 4 oz. of the cheddar and all of the Parmesan and stir until melted.
  • Add pasta to sauce and stir to combine with sauce. Pour pasta and sauce into a seasoned iron skillet. Top with remaining cheddar. Place on grill with lid down and cook over medium coals, about 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.
Keyword 15 minute pasta dinner, lite macaroni & cheese, mac & cheese, pasta on the grill, smokey macaroni