Holidays on the Grill - Chef Luis's Smoked Mac & Cheese

This holiday season, try preparing your holiday meals on a Hestan grill for a unique culinary experience that will leave your guests wanting more.

Try this delicious smoked macaroni and cheese recipe from Luwa's in-house Chef Luis Rodriguez for the ultimate indulgence. This is sure to become a holiday staple in your home!

Smoked Mac & Cheese Ingredients

• Salt

• 1 pound cavatappi pasta

• 1 quart milk

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)

• 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon paprika

Smoked Mac & Cheese Preperation

• Start your smoker

• Add salt to a large pot of boiling water.

• Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.

• Heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it.

• Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour.

• Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk.

• While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth.

• Remove from heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

• Add the cooked macaroni and stir well.

• Pour into a 8” iron cast pan. Sprinkle paprika on the top.

• Smoke for 30 to 40 minutes, or until desired smoke is achieved.

Check our events calendar and join us for a cooking demo in our Bellevue studio to taste this delicious sweet potato casserole and learn more about the Luwa Outdoor Collection!