Ingredients
- 1 lb Cavatappi or Macaroni Pasta
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Flour
- 2 cups Milk, Warm
- 1-1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Gruyère Cheese
- Salt and Coarsely Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
- 5 slices Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon , cooked and chopped
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Paprika, To Taste
Direction
- Preheat grill to 350 degrees F.
- In a large saucepan, cook macaroni in salted, boiling water on the stove untilal dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a 12-inch cast iron skillet heated to medium, melt butter. Add flour while stirring with a spoon or whisk. Slowly add warm milk, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth.
- Add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted, and then add Gruyère, salt and pepper. Stir until melted.
- Add pasta and chopped duck bacon, stirring until evenly coated in the cheese sauce.
- Transfer skillet to the grill and sprinkle with Parmesan, breadcrumbs and paprika. Cover grill and cook 15-20 minutes, or until top is browned and slightly crispy.This recipe can be finished in a preheated 350 degree F oven instead of on the grill.