Grilled Mac and Cheese
Grilled Mac and Cheese is a classic side dish to serve with all your summertime BBQ. Cooks easily on the grill for a delicious, cheesy and creamy side.
Servings: 8
Calories: 694kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cavatappi Macaroni
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded (divided)
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to 425 degrees F.
- Cook the Cavatappi macaroni with 1 tablespoon of salt 1 minute less than al dente based on the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, set aside.
- Place a 12 inch cast iron skillet on the grill. Close the lid on the grill to preheat the pan (this will take approximately 4-6 minutes).
- Melt the butter in the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until the flour starts to brown.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until combined. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Whisk in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Remove the skillet from the grill and reduce the temperature on the grill to medium low (approximately 300-325 degrees F).
- Reserve ½ cup of the cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Stir in the remaining shredded cheese (off of the heat) and stir until the cheese is melted and combined.
- Stir in the cooked pasta until it’s fully coated in the cheese sauce. Top with the reserved shredded cheese.
- Place the pan back on the grill and heat over medium low heat for approximately 15-20 minutes with the lid closed on the grill until all the cheese is melted, the mixture is bubbly and the top starts to brown slightly.
- Remove from heat, let the grilled mac and cheese cool slightly and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
I recommend shredding your own cheese for the best results instead of buying pre-shredded.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1773mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1318IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 589mg | Iron: 1mg
