Creamy Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe | Fast and Flavorful Side

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.

Pre-cook thick cut bacon on the smoker for topping.

Boil water with kosher salt in a large pot.

Grate 1 pound of extra sharp cheddar cheese and 1 pound of gouda cheese.

Add 1 pound of large elbow macaroni to boiling water and cook until 75-80% done.

In a saucepan on low heat, melt 1 stick of butter and add 2 cups of heavy cream, stirring.

Add a can of Campbell's cheddar cheese to thicken the sauce.

Once thickened, turn off heat and slowly mix in the grated cheeses until melted.

Add 2 cups of milk to adjust the consistency of the cheese sauce.

Season cheese sauce with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of paprika.

Combine cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.

Transfer mac and cheese to a greased cast iron skillet and top with remaining cheese and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan.

Place in the smoker and cook until bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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