Description
This smoked macaroni and cheese features creamy cheeses with a rich flavor, perfect for gatherings or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or cellentani pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2–3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded gouda cheese
- 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot in accordance with the instructions on the package.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
- Heat a saucepan or skillet on medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
- Once melted, add the flour and whisk.
- This will create a roux. Continue to whisk until the flour is fully combined.
- Add the milk and heavy whipping cream and stir.
- Add half of all of the shredded cheeses and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Add the onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Taste repeatedly and adjust spices if necessary.
- Return the pasta to the large pot. Drizzle the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir until fully combined.
- Spray a 12 inch cast iron with cooking oil or use a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Begin to layer in the pasta. Start with the pasta, then add a layer using some of the remaining shredded cheese.
- Add another layer of pasta, and then another layer of cheese.
- Smoke for 1-2 hours until the cheese on top has melted. The dish will take 50-60 minutes to cook on the smoker.
- For a crunchy top and creamy interior, place in the oven on Broil for 3 minutes until browned on top.
Notes
- Use your judgement for the amount of milk; start with 2 cups and add more if needed.
- If you prefer a smokier flavor, cook for around 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg