Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Grilled Corn Mac & Cheese

By: The Food Hunter

The end of summer might be just around the corner for some, but we're still in the middle of grilling season here in Arizona, which means lots of outdoor get-togethers. In our family my husband is the grill master and I'm in charge of creating delicious side dishes.

My new go-to recipe for picnics is Grilled Corn Mac & Cheese. Why, you ask? Three reasons:

1. It makes a wonderful companion to any dish my husband decides to grill.
2. It features lots of creamy Kerrygold cheese.
3. Who doesn't love mac & cheese.

Serve it at your next outdoor event and I guarantee your guests will be begging for seconds.



Grilled Corn Mac & Cheese
3 cups large shell pasta, uncooked (6 cups cooked)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (I used Kerrygold)
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) Kerrygold Aged Cheddar, shredded
1 box of Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese Wedges
2 ears of corn, grilled and removed from cob
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

While pasta is cooking, make cheese sauce. Over medium high heat, melt butter in large sauce pan and whisk in flour. Whisk for about 2 minutes. Add milk and continue to whisk to avoid any clumps. Cook until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir cheese and thyme. Add corn and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.


I have an ongoing relationship with Kerrygold.. I receive product, coupons or compensation for posts featuring their products. As always, all opinions are 100% my own

26 comments:

  1. I've never heard of putting corn in mac and cheese before...but I like it!!

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  2. Sounds like a great combination! Thanks for sharing the recipe - sounds delicious.

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  3. I am hungry. This didn't help lol. Think I am going to eat now. Looks FABULOUS!

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  4. I love Kerrygold cheese and the addition of corn is brilliant!

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  5. Oh my, I'm going to need to look for kerrygold cheese now.... This sounds delicious!

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  6. I love mac 'n cheese...and I love corn...so this seems like a match made in heaven.

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  7. Oh, YUM! I love macaroni & cheese + Kerrygold butter & cheese. I bet this is heavenly!

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  8. I've never met a mac and cheese I didn't absolutely adore, and this one is definitely no exception. What a great way to use that delicious late summer corn!

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  9. What a great addition to make your mac and cheese unique! Summer BBQ for sure!

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  10. I just posted a summer mac and cheese recipe - but with roasted tomatoes! I love the idea of adding grilled corn too!

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  11. I'm down for this one! My husband loves home made mac 'n cheese and he will love the addition of corn too. Thanks!

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  12. I love that you added corn and thyme to mac and cheese. What a lovely idea. And the Kerrygold cheese is always my number one choice!

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  13. Love pasta shells :) This looks so creamy!

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  14. Wow, I have to come around and try some proper mac & cheese some day (never had it in my life, haha)

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  15. I think I've said this before but I absolutely love Dubliner cheese - so good, and with the flavors you have here....mouthwatering!

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  16. I'm going to make my vegan cheese sauce and give this a try. Looks amazing!

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  17. I've had corn in pasta but never with mac and cheese but I won't say no to anything with kerrygold!

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  18. I'm a big fan of Kerrygold as well - you put it to great use in this dish! Fantastic looking!

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  19. You take mac n cheese to another level by adding one of my favorite veggie!

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  20. I love Mac & Cheese and the addition of corn to it is certainly going to enhance its flavour, I think. Lovely idea!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. WOW. Must say that this combination of flavours sounds like a 10 out of 10!
    Fresh corn and mac n' cheese. Who would not love this? Thanks for the recipe!

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  22. Nice addition of corn. Great recipe! - Regine

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  23. Mac n Cheese -- one of my favorites! Excellent, excellent recipe! :)

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  24. I love Mac & Cheese too. Great recipe!

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