Game Changing Mac & Cheese!

The Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 4 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 3 cups medium sharp shredded cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ cups gruyere cheese, shredded
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 Package macaroni noodles
• 2 tablespoons Fire For Effect Rub

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Cheese shredder

• Char-Griller Smokin’ Pro Horizontal Smoker
• Kingsford Mesquite Charcoal Briquettes
• Maple Wood Chunks

• Heat the smoker up to 225 degrees F
• Cook the noodles according to instructions. Drain, place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt ½ cup of butter into the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, or until the flour smells toasty. 
• Pour in the half and half and whisk well to combine. Bring the half and half to a boil, then reduce to heat to a simmer and whisk in the cream cheese until the cream cheese is fully melted.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the shredded cheddar, shredded gruyere, Fire For Effect Rub, and Dijon mustard until a smooth cheese sauce forms. 
• Pour the cheese mixture over the pasta and chopped bacon and stir well with a spatula to coat the noodles with the sauce.
• Once coated, pour the mixture into a tinfoil pan and spread evenly 
• Place the pan on the grill and smoke for 1 hour, or until the cheese is melty. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the skillet from the grill and serve immediately. Top with more bacon, if desired.