Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish or 10” cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside. We like to cook our mac in cheese in our 10” cast iron skillet.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.

Step 3

Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown.

Step 5

Using a whisk, add the milk in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, 4 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the heat. Add the salt, pepper, and 2 cups of the cheese, and stir well.

Step 7

Add the noodles and the brisket and stir well. Pour into the prepared skillet.

Step 8

Mix the remaining ½ cup of cheese, the bread crumbs and the grill seasoning together in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.