Easy Smoked Mac And Cheese
Perfectly gooey yet crunchy on top, this Smoked mac and cheese boasts a twist or two.
Servings 6
Calories 1639kcal
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 Our sweet and spicy bbq rub would work great
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 1639kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 56g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 1606mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3130IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1552mg | Iron: 5mg
