Michael makes his creamy mac and cheese on the GRILL! Pro tip: He also mixes in some ham and some hot sauce for extra flavor!Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/31q98EMSubscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTubeSun's out, grills out! Chef Michael Symon soaks up the summertime weather and fires up his grill to encourage everyone to get cooking outside with his delicious, easy and crowd-pleasing outdoor dinners. Self-shot from his New York backyard, his series lets you cook along with Michael as he works live fire to show how simple and fun it is to make amazing dishes on the outdoor grill.Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10!Smoky Mac and CheeseRECIPE COURTESY OF MICHAEL SYMONLevel: EasyTotal: 30 minActive: 20 minYield: 4 to 6 servingsIngredientsKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 pound dry rigatoni4 cups heavy cream1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 shakes of your favorite hot sauce, optional8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces Gouda, shredded1 pound ham, diced1 cup panko breadcrumbs1/2 cup grated pecorino1/2 cup sliced scallions, optionalDirectionsHeat a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, then drain and set aside.Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat. Heat a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct heat.Combine the cream, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce if using in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the cream mixture is 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 and continue to mix until fully combined.Stir together the panko, pecorino and scallions if using in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the mac and cheese. Move the skillet to indirect heat, cover the grill and cook until golden brown and bubbly, about 5 minutes.(Alternatively, you can make the mac and cheese in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on a stovetop over medium-high heat, then top with the panko mixture and bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 10 minutes.)Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows.▶ FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork#SymonsDinnersCookingOut #MichaelSymon #FoodNetwork #MacAndCheeseMichael Symon's Smoky Mac and Cheese | Symon's Dinners Cooking Out | Food Networkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_z_tO2Lx1U&feature=youtu.be