Smoked Gruyere Mac and Cheese Recipe
Read on and learn how easy and delicious it is to smoke Gruyere Mac and Cheese.
Equipment
- 1 pellet grill
Ingredients
- 2 cups medium shell noodles cooked
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ cup milk
- 4 oz smoked Gruyère cheese shredded
- 3 oz white cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 slices bacon cooked and diced
Instructions
Step 1 - Cook the Pasta
- Cook the shell pasta in salty water, as per the packet directions.
- Once cooked, drain and return to the saucepan.
Step 2 - Make the Breadcrumbs
- Place the bread in a food processor and chop it into breadcrumbs.
- Set to one side.
Step 3 - Make the Sauce
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Once melted, add in the flour. Whisk until it blends into a smooth paste.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk well to avoid lumps forming.
- Cook on low for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened.
Step 4 - Bring It All Together
- Add the white sauce mixture and shredded cheeses to the saucepan of cooked pasta.
- Stir until the cheese melts and the pasta is covered.
- Add bacon.
Step 5 - Bake the Mac and Cheese
- Transfer the Mac and Cheese mixture to an ovenproof dish.
- Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
- Place in the oven at 350°F and heat until the breadcrumbs are toasted.