Holiday Recipes | Smoked Mac N Cheese with Meat Church

smoked gouda

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: regular gouda

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Boil elbow pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a pot; mix in 1/2 cup of flour to create a roux, stirring to prevent clumping.

Gradually add 4 cups of milk to the roux, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and reaches a slight boil.

Season the mixture with Holy Cow seasoning.

Stir in 2 cups each of sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked pasta in a cast-iron skillet.

Melt additional butter and mix it with panko breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the pasta and cheese mixture.

Preheat the pellet grill to 325°F (163°C) and place the skillet inside; cook for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens