Green Chile Mac and Cheese Recipe | Smoked Comfort Food with a Kick

smoked cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: regular cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: canned green peppers

Jalapeños offer similar heat and flavor, while canned peppers are often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor profile.

Cook bacon until crispy.

Add dry pasta to a large pan.

Add 12 ounces of cheddar cheese and 12 ounces of pepper jack cheese to the pan.

Add 1 full bottle of 505 green chilis.

Pour in 6 cups of whole milk and 3 cups of heavy cream.

Mix all ingredients together in the pan.

Place the pan on a smoker set to 250 degrees.

Cook for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After 2.5 hours, add cooked bacon to the mixture and stir.

Top with breadcrumbs and cook for an additional 30 minutes until browned and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens