Grilled Pimento Mac n Cheese

By Cubby

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar
• 4 ounces shredded smoked Cheddar
• 1 cup macaroni pasta, cooked and cooled
• 1 roasted bell pepper, cut into small diced
• 2 pieces country white bread
• Butter
• 2 thick slices tomato
• 1 piece bacon diced and cooked
• 2 ounces mild Cheddar

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor blend together the garlic, paprika, salt, hot sauce, cayenne and some black pepper. Then add the mayonnaise, Cheddar and smoked Cheddar, and pulse until combined. Put mixture in a bowl and fold in the cooked pasta and the roasted red bell pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper.

To assemble the sandwich, heat a nonstick griddle to about 300 degrees F or medium-high. Butter the bread generously and spread about 1/4 cup of the mac n cheese mix on the non-buttered side of the bread. Then add the sliced tomato, bacon and Cheddar, and top with another slice of bread. Grill on both sides until golden brown. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.