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Slice your bacon into 1/4 inch pieces, put it into a skillet over medium heat and fry it until crispy.
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Then turn off the heat and drain off the grease.
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In a large pot, boil your macaroni in some salted water for about 12 minutes.
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Then drain out the water and set the pasta aside.
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Melt your butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat and then whisk in the flour to thicken.
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Stir and cook for about a minute.
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Add one of the cups of milk.
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Then start stirring in your cheeses.
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Gradually mix in the cheese until it is all added and has nicely melted.
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You need to play with the heat a little and get it hot enough to get the cheese melted without scorching it.
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Add the second cup of milk as needed if your cheese sauce is getting too thick.
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Once the cheese is all melted add the jalapeno, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and bacon.
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Add your cheese sauce into the macaroni and mix well.
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Preheat your grill to medium to high heat.
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Prepare a large pot or pan that is safe to cook with on the grill (Dutch oven) by wiping down the inside with some melted butter.
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Pour in your macaroni and cheese and smooth the top.
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Then sprinkle the breadcrumbs and (optionally) a little more cayenne pepper, on the top.
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Dont put the lid on.
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Place the Dutch oven on the grill with whatever meat youre cooking and close the grill.
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Cook for 10-15 minutes if the grill is on high or a bit longer if its lower.
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Once the top is a little crusty and you can see some nice browned stuff on the edge youre done.
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Take it off the grill and let set up for a few minutes before serving.
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If youve never had real homemade mac and cheese you wont believe how good this stuff is.
