DanHoo
TVWBB Olympian
This came to me via email courtesy of our friends @ Weber. Pic is from the email. I plan to make this soon !
The Ingredients
- 2 poblano pepper, seeds removed and cut into planks
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups/500 mL)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (1 cup/250 mL), divided
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Mac and Cheese is a summertime BBQ staple. This recipe falls somewhere between the baked mac and cheeses found at so many potlucks, and the creamy stovetop version. The addition of grilled poblano peppers and a little bit of taco seasoning helps amplify the summer cookout vibe and grilled flavors.- Prepare the grill for 2-Zone, Medium Heat grilling, 375°–425°F. Preheat the grill for at least 15 minutes and brush the grill grates clean.
- Coat the poblano peppers in 1 tbsp of oil and place directly over the lit burners. Cook, with the lid closed for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Remove the peppers from the grill and coarsely chop.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add the salt. Add the macaroni and cook for 1 minute less than the directions on the package. Strain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water for later.
- Add the oil and flour to a 12" cast iron skillet and over medium heat until bubbling and smelling of toast, 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- Whisk in the cheddar, cream cheese, ½ cup of the parmesan, mustard powder, and stir until everything has melted.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and grilled peppers.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, butter, remaining parmesan, and remaining seasoning and sprinkle it on top of the pasta.
- Place the pan on the Indirect side of the grill and cook, with the lid closed, until the pasta is tender and breadcrumbs are golden brown, 15–20 minutes.
