Campfire Skillet Mac and Cheese
With this campfire skillet mac and cheese recipe, you can make the ultimate comfort food at home or at a campsite in a jiffy.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 2 tbsp onions chopped
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked macaroni noodles
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat: Light the campfire. Place a grill grate on top of the campfire ring, over the fire. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet on the grate. If cooking indoors, place the skillet on the stove over medium heat.
- Cook Bacon: Add the bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy. Add the onions and jalapeno and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often.
- Make Sauce: Move the skillet to the edge of the grate to reduce the heat or reduce the stovetop heat to medium-low. Add the milk and cheese. Stir until melted. Add the pre-cooked noodles and cook until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
To pre-cook macaroni, heat a pot of salted water over high heat. Bring it to a boil. Add 1 cup of uncooked pasta to the water. Cook stirring occasionally for about 7 minutes. Drain.
Cool the noodles and store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, until you're ready to use them.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 481mg | Iron: 0.8mg