• 1 Pound Elbow Noodles

• 2 Tablespoon butter

• 1/2 Whole yellow onion, diced

• 2 Clove garlic, minced

• 2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 2 1/2 Cup milk

• To Taste salt and pepper

• 2 Tablespoon ketchup

• 1 Tablespoon mustard

• 2 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 Cup shredded Gruyere cheese

• 4 Frankfurters

Steps

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add noodles and cook according to package directions to al dente. Strain, rinse with cold water to stop cooking and set aside.

2

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add garlic and saute one minute more until fragrant. Add flour and cook another minute.

3

While whisking, slowly add in milk and cook until thickened (should coat the back of a spoon). Season to taste with salt and pepper and add in mustard and ketchup. Remove from heat and whisk in 1-1/2 cups cheddar and 1/2 cup gruyere cheese. Set aside.

4

When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

5

Grill the franks 4-6 minutes turning occasionally until warmed through and lightly browned. Remove from grill and slice.

6

Add the sliced franks and noodles to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.

7

Decrease the grill temperature to 350℉.

8

Pour the mac and cheese into a cast iron, top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown and cheese is melted.

9

To serve, divide the mac and cheese into 4 bowls and top with additional sliced franks, ketchup, and mustard if desired. Enjoy!