Smoker Macaroni and Cheese
Use your backyard smoker to make the best mac and cheese you've ever tasted using just a handful of ingredients that is infused with a smokey flavor and covered in a flavorful cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound small elbow macaroni cooked and drained
- 6 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 2 12- oz. cans evaporated milk
- 16 ounces freshly grated cheese we used 8 oz. white cheddar and 8 oz. sharp cheddar
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F.
- Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. We like using a cast iron skillet that can go directly from the stovetop to the smoker.
- Add the flour and spices.. Stir and cook with a rubber spatula for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and beginning to brown slightly.
- Adding just a little at a time, slowly whisk in the evaporated milk and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Whisk in the cheeses and stir until melted.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni noodles.
- In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter (melted). Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the smoker and smoke for 60 minutes.
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Notes
Storage:
Leftover macaroni and cheese should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes:
You can use your favorite type of cheese. Fontina and/or Gruyere would work well together.
Apple, cherry, or maple wood is best for this smoker recipe.
Smoking the mac and cheese for 1 hour will have a great flavor, but you can smoke it longer if you wish. Do not turn up the temperature, this will make it dry out.
Use a disposable aluminum fan if you don't have a cast iron skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1037IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 547mg | Iron: 1mg
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