Description
Smoked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy cheese sauce with tender elbow macaroni and a heavenly smoky flavor. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, guaranteed to leave everyone coming back for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can elevate your culinary game and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C).
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain well.
- In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add milk while stirring, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar and smoked gouda until melted; mix in mustard powder.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and transfer to an aluminum foil pan.
- Smoke for about one hour until bubbly and slightly crispy on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg