Grilled Mac and Cheese - Sizzling Summer Series

National Macaroni and Cheese Day

Summer is back with soaring temps and long, beautiful evenings, and that means it's time for BBQs, pool parties, and endless evenings filled with laughter and delicious food. But as the temperature rises, the last thing you want to do is heat up your house with the oven. That's where our Sizzling Summer Series offers the perfect solution for keeping your home cool and your taste buds satisfied. And with National Macaroni and Cheese Day on July 14th, this week's star of the show is mouthwatering Grilled Mac and Cheese!

When it comes to summertime comfort food, nothing beats a classic mac and cheese. But why make it inside when you can take it outside and add a new layer of flavor? The secret is using a grill or outdoor oven to create the perfect crispy, chewy, cheese-y edges that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. And with a trifecta of cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella, our Grilled Mac and Cheese is guaranteed to be the star of any backyard BBQ.

Grilled Mac and Cheese is a must-have for your summer menu. Simply heat your grill, place a 12-inch cast iron skillet on the grates, and get ready to savor the mouthwatering aroma of cheesy goodness.

For those who prefer more traditional preparation, use a side burner for the sauce and finish in an outdoor oven. When it comes to enjoying the perfect summer side dish, we've got you covered, no matter your cooking preference.

So say goodbye to heating up your house and hello to delicious, grilled perfection with our Grilled Mac and Cheese from the Sizzling Summer Series. Trust us, one bite of this ooey-gooey goodness, and you'll never go back to boring, plain mac and cheese again.

Serves 6

Grilled Mac and Cheese Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 pound cavatappi macaroni
  • 1 Tablespoon salt

Cheese Sauce

  • 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups medium cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup gouda cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded

Grilled Mac and Cheese Directions

  1. Preheat grill. Preheat your grill to 425 degrees F.
  2. Cook the macaroni. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon salt and the macaroni noodles to the water and stir to prevent the noodles from sticking. Cook according to package directions, then drain.
  3. Make the roux. Set a 12-inch cast iron skillet on the grill and allow it to preheat for 4-5 minutes. Add 4 Tablespoons butter to the skillet. Add the 6 Tablespoons flour, whisk to thoroughly combine, and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until the flour has begun to brown.
  4. Finish making the cheese sauce. Add the milk and heavy whipping cream to the roux and return to a boil. Stir in the salt, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove the skillet from the grill and reduce the heat to 325 degrees F (shut down the airflow on a charcoal grill or turn down the heat on a pellet or gas grill).
  5. Add the cheese to the sauce. Reserve 1/2 cup of each of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Stir the rest of the mozzarella, gouda, and cheddar cheese into the sauce and whisk until the cheese is melted.
  6. Combine noodles and sauce. After draining the cooked noodles, add them to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Top with the remaining jack, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Grill the mac and cheese. Place the mac and cheese on the grill for 20 minutes or until the sides are bubbling and the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
  8. Serve immediately. Remove from heat, serve immediately, and enjoy!

 

Taken from heygrillhey.com  https://heygrillhey.com/grilled-mac-and-cheese/