re: Looking for something different to grill on game day

FIL makes an amazing smoked mac and cheese on his BGE. It's legit. I think this is the recipe, but not 100% sure. Sounds like it though, but last time he subbed the gouda out for pepper jack and it was still amazing...

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni

¼ cup butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

3 cups milk

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, cut into large chunks

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 block (approx. 12 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups (approx. 8 oz) smoked gouda cheese, shredded

1 container (approx. 6 oz) parmesan cheese, shredded

¼ cup velveeta cheese, shredded

1 cup panko bread crumbs



Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions to slightly below al dente

2. In medium saucepan, melt butter and whisk flour into butter. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and thick. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in cream cheese until mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper.

3. In a large bowl, combine ½ of cheddar, ½ of gouda, parmesan cheese.

4. Combine pasta, cheese mixture, and cheese sauce into 11 x 9 ½ inch aluminum roasting pan. Lightly sprinkle with favorite BBQ rub.

5. Top with mixture of remaining cheeses ( ½ cheddar, ½ gouda, and ¼ cup velveeta).

6. Lightly brown panko bread crumbs in skillet. Once brown, spread evenly atop the mac and cheese.

7. Place in egg at 225 degrees for 1.5-2 hours until brown and slightly bubbly.

It would probably work for a regular smoker as well.