Grilled Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe - Barbecuebible.com

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large poblano pepper
• 1 red bell pepper (or another poblano)
• 1-1/4-inch-thick slice of smoked ham
• 2 cups elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces)
• Salt (kosher or sea)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose white flour
• 2 cups milk or half and half
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups (about 8 ounces) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs (preferably homemade)
• wooden toothpicks; a 10-inch cast iron skillet, lightly oiled; 2 hardwood chunks or 1-1/2 cups hardwood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes, then drained