Description
Smoked Mac and Cheese is a comforting twist on the classic dish, blending creamy elbow macaroni with a rich cheese sauce featuring sharp cheddar and smoked gouda. Finished with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, this indulgent recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Get ready to savor the smoky goodness that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Add the cheddar and gouda cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased cast-iron skillet or aluminum foil pan.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and smoke for about 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg