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16) Campfire Mac ’n’ Cheese in cast-iron

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup smoked gouda shredded
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta 1 minute shy of package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat; whisk in flour 1 minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk until thickened, 4–5 minutes; add mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in cheeses until smooth, then fold in pasta.
  5. Mix panko with olive oil and sprinkle on top.
  6. Place skillet over medium-low campfire heat or on grill grate; cook 8–12 minutes until bubbly and crunchy on top. Watch it—I've scorched it before.