Smoked Mac and Cheese on the Traeger Timberline 1300 | Heath Riles BBQ

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

smoked gouda

🥗Healthier: regular gouda

💰Cheaper: cheddar

Regular gouda is lower in cost and still provides a creamy texture.

Add 1 pound of macaroni noodles to a disposable half size aluminum pan.

Pour in 3 cups of milk and 1 pint of heavy whipping cream; stir to combine.

Add everyday rub and garlic butter to the mixture; stir well.

Add a few dashes of hot sauce and mix again.

Cut 1/2 stick of butter into wedges and add to the pan; mash and mix until well distributed.

Add 1 block of cream cheese cut into wedges; mix until combined.

Stir in 1 cup of shredded monterey jack, 1 cup of shredded colby jack, 1 1/2 cups of white cheddar, and 1 cup of regular cheddar cheese, saving some cheese for topping.

Preheat Traeger to 275°F and place the pan in the smoker.

Cook for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes and topping with reserved cheese at the hour and 45 minute mark.

Let it cook for an additional 20 minutes until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

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