Michael Symon's Smoky Mac and Cheese Symon's Dinners Cooking Out

By Food Network · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. Set up the grill for indirect heat. Heat a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct heat.
3. In the skillet, combine the cream, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and Gouda until fully melted. Stir in the ham and cooked pasta until fully combined.
4. Mix the panko, pecorino and scallions (if using) in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the mac and cheese.
5. Move the skillet to indirect heat, cover the grill, and cook until golden brown and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
6. Alternative: make the mac and cheese in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat, top with the panko mixture, and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.

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