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Smoked Mac and Cheese

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, smoked mac and cheese combines the comfort of traditional mac and cheese with the rich flavors imparted by smoking. It is often served at barbecues and gatherings, celebrating the region's love for smoked meats and hearty sides. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond the South, becoming a staple at many outdoor events and potlucks across the country.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
16 ounces Velveeta cheese
16 ounces elbow noodles
4 cups milk
8 ounces cheddar cheese
8 ounces pepper jack cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
Creole seasoning

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.

1

Place a 16 ounce Velveeta block into a roasting pan.

2

Pour in 16 ounces of elbow noodles into the roasting pan.

3

Add 4 cups of milk over the noodles in the roasting pan.

4

Add 1 pound of shredded cheese (8 ounces cheddar and 8 ounces pepper jack) to the pan.

5

Add 8 ounces of softened and cubed cream cheese to the pan.

6

Sprinkle in Creole seasoning to taste.

7

Preheat smoker to 275 degrees using hickory pellets.

8

Place the roasting pan in the smoker for 45 minutes.

9

Stir the mac and cheese to mix the melted cheese and milk together after 45 minutes.

10

Add more Creole seasoning if desired and return to the smoker for another 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

smokingbaking

Equipment Needed

roasting pansmoker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Smoked Macaroni and CheeseBBQ Mac and Cheese

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