Grilled Mac and Cheese with Duck Bacon
Take mac 'n cheese to a new level with Duck Bacon for a gourmet meal finished on the grill.
Ingredients
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1 lb Cavatappi or Macaroni Pasta
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4 Tbsp Butter
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2 Tbsp Flour
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2 cups Milk, Warm
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1-1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
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1/2 cup Gruyère Cheese
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Salt and Coarsely Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
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5 slices Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon, cooked and chopped
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1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
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Panko Breadcrumbs
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Paprika, To Taste
Directions
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1
Preheat grill to 350 degrees F.
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2
In a large saucepan, cook macaroni in salted, boiling water on the stove until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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3
In a 12-inch cast iron skillet heated to medium, melt butter. Add flour while stirring with a spoon or whisk. Slowly add warm milk, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth.
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4
Add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted, and then add Gruyère, salt and pepper. Stir until melted.
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5
Add pasta and chopped duck bacon, stirring until evenly coated in the cheese sauce.
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6
Transfer skillet to the grill and sprinkle with Parmesan, breadcrumbs and paprika. Cover grill and cook 15-20 minutes, or until top is browned and slightly crispy.
This recipe can be finished in a preheated 350 degree F oven instead of on the grill.
