The side dish that steals the show. A rich three-cheese sauce picks up gentle smoke on the grill while the top turns golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni one minute shy of al dente; drain.
- Melt butter in a cast-iron pan, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened.
- Off the heat, stir in cheddar, Gruyere, cream cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the pasta, then place the pan on a 275°F pellet grill.
- Smoke 45 minutes until the top is golden and lightly bubbling.
Nutrition
Calories: 1127kcalCarbohydrates: 103gProtein: 47gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 861mgPotassium: 658mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2153IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 1015mgIron: 2mg