Smoked Mac and Cheese
Smoked Mac and Cheese - gooey, creamy mac and cheese that with just a hint of smoke flavor. This will be your new favorite side dish to make whenever you fire up the smoker!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- 12 oz sharp cheddar shredded
- 12 oz colby jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225º F.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, and cook pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.1 pound elbow macaroni
- Meanwhile in a large skillet melt butter.1/4 cup butter
- Add flour, stirring to cook for a couple minutes until there are no white spots remaining.1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Whisk in milk until it is smooth and no lumps. Add salt, pepper and mustard powder. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken.3 cups whole milk, 2 teaspoons mustard powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Add all of the cheeses to the skillet and stir until they are completely melted and smooth.8 oz cream cheese, 12 oz sharp cheddar, 12 oz colby jack cheese
- Mix in cooked pasta until everything is well coated.
- Transfer to a cast iron skillet, disposable aluminum baking dish, or something safe for the smoker and cook for 45-60 minutes at 225º, until the pasta is cooked and you have a slight smoky flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 683mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g
