Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Our Smoked Mac and Cheese recipe uses four different types of cheese and is finished off in the smoker. This gives the dish a nice woody flavor. This is a great side for any type of BBQ!

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Ingredients:
16 oz. elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into large chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups (8 oz.) extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups (8 oz.) Gouda cheese, shredded
1 cup (4 oz.) Parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:
1. Heat smoker to 225F.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and then whisk in flour.
4. Cook for 2-minutes, until the sauce becomes bubbly and thick.
5. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
6. Cook for 5-minutes until thickened.
7. Stir in cream cheese until mixture is smooth.
8. Add salt and pepper.
9. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup Cheddar cheese, 1 cup Gouda, Parmesan, pasta and cream sauce.
10. Spray a 9.5″ x 11″ aluminum roasting pan with cooking spray and then add the pasta mixture.
11. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar and Gouda on top.
12. Add woodchips and smoke in cooker for 1-hour at 225F, until browned.
**We used pecan wood for this recipe.

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