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Campfire mac n cheese in cast iron

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 less than package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium; whisk in flour 1 minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk 4–5 minutes until thickened; add mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in cheeses until smooth; fold in pasta.
  5. Mix panko with oil; sprinkle on top.
  6. Cook over medium-low campfire heat or on a grill grate 8–12 minutes until bubbly and crisp on top. Watch closely to prevent scorching.