How to Cook BBQ Mac and Cheese

This recipe will take mac and cheese to the next level, it had everything you love about gives it a little more flavour and a hit of smokeness.

Lay out the charcoal in two piles, one bigger then the other creating two heat points.

Place two large cast iron pots over the charcoal.

Once it starts to simmer, add a pinch of salt.

Next, add three cups of macaroni.

Mix to the macaroni into the water.

Add a ¼ of a cup of plain flour to create a rue.

Heat and mix until the butter fully melt and the flour cooks through.

Don’t freak out, it will clump up to start.

Once all the milk has been adding, let it cook for a couple of minutes.

Add a small piece of bacon next to the larger pile of charcoal.

To kick up the flavour add:

• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp hot paprika

Mix into the sauce.

Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

Followed by one cup of mozzarella.

Make sure to keep a little for the topping.

Mix the cheese into the sauce, they will melt and combine with the béchamel giving you a beautiful thick and creamy cheese sauce.

Drain the water from the macaroni.

Next slice up the bacon into the small pieces.

Add the bacon and combine.

Then mac and cheese are already looking good.

Level out the mac and cheese before topping with bread crumbs for a beautiful crust.

Finally, add a little more grated cheddar cheese.

Place the dish opposite the charcoal.

Cover with the lid, cook until the bread crumbs and cheese create a crunchy top.

This recipe takes the humble mac and cheese to the next level.

Perfect for any shared lunch or BBQ.