Easy Smoked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni

  can use shells too
• ½ cup butter

  for the macaroni
• ¼ cut butter

  for the breadcrumb topping
• 4 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp mustard powder
• 2 1/2 cups of hand & half
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 3 cups cheddar cheese

  shredded
• 1 1/2 cups gouda cheese

  shredded or crumbled
• 1 cup panko brad crumbs
• 2 tbsp sweet rub

Instructions

• 1 First, cook the noodles. This step is fairly straightforward. Just take a look
  at the package container and follow the package directions. Try to cook the
  noodles al dente, as this will give them the perfect texture for this recipe!
• 2 Now, it’s time to preheat your smoker to 225° F. The wood you use will affect
  the final smoky flavor of your dish, so choose wisely! Maple, apple, and cherry
  are all great options.
• 3 Next, heat your skillet.  You’ll use the skillet to melt your butter. Whisk the
  flour in with the butter to create a smooth paste, then add in the mustard
  powder and whisk that as well.
• 4 Add half and half to the mixture, then bring the sauce to a boil, whisking all
  the while. Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat. 
• 5 With the heat reduced, it’s time to add in a few more ingredients. Whisk the
  cream cheese in first, and continue whisking until it’s smooth. Repeat this
  process with your cheddar cheese and gouda cheese until everything is
  sufficiently melted together.
• 6 Combine and stir the noodles.  Stir the noodles with your cheese sauce until
  they’re entirely coated before moving to the next step.
• 7 Melt ¼ of a cup of butter. Then, combine the butter with your panko bread crumbs
  and sweet rub to make your breadcrumb topping. Sprinkle this on top of the mac
  and cheese.
• 8 Finally, it’s time to smoke your meal!  Place your skillet in your smoker and
  smoke it for a minimum of one hour. If desired, you can leave it in there for up
  to two hours (if you prefer a smokier flavor!).
• 9 Remove and serve from the smoker.  Grab your favorite dinner plates
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  and serve the golden brown smoked mac and cheese to your friends, family, and
  guests right away!

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