Easy Smoked Mac And Cheese

Perfectly gooey yet crunchy on top, this Smoked mac and cheese boasts a twist or two.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 1639kcal

Author Jordan Hanger

Ingredients

24 oz pasta macaroni style
16 oz Colby cheese shredded
16 oz Cheddar cheese shredded
8 oz cream cheese cubed
4 oz salted butter cubed
6 cups full fat milk
3 tbsp BBQ rub
7 oz panko crumbs

Instructions

Get your BBQ up to temp of 300°F to 320°F
Add the cheeses, pasta, butter, bbq rub and milk to a baking tray. Do not stir at this stage
Put the tray into the smoker for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, give the mac and cheese a good stir to combine and sprinkle the panko crumbs over the top, smoke for a further 30 minutes or until the top is golden and crunchy.

Notes

Why can't I stir everything together when I first put it in the tray? It really won't mix together until the cheese has had a chance to start softening, which is after about 30 minutes in the smoker.

Can I make my own bbq rub? Yes, check out our recipes here.

What sort of BBQ should I use? Any hooded barbecue will do, you just need to get the temp up to 300°F to 320°F to get the cheese melting.

What wood should I use for smoking? Pecan or cherry are good options.

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