Homemade Smoked Mac and Cheese

Recipe

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Smoked Mac and Cheese pairs the rich, salty flavor of smoked Muenster with the creamy goodness of a Mac n’ Cheese. This is a BBQ side dish staple! Learn how to make the easiest smoked mac and cheese recipe!

Ingredients

– 16 oz pasta shells, penne, macaroni – 2 ½ cups whole milk – 12 oz evaporated milk – 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese – 8 ounces shredded Muenster cheese – 8 oz cream cheese cubed – ½ cup unsalted butter cubed (1 stick) – 2 teaspoons kosher salt – 2 teaspoons ground mustard – ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

#1

Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.

#2

Start your Traeger and set the temperature to 180° F.

#3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, milk, evaporated milk, Colby Jack cheese, Muenster cheese, cubed cream cheese, and cubed butter. Save a little for topping.

#4

Sprinkle the seasonings (salt, mustard, and pepper) on top and mix in well.

#5

Lightly spray a large square foil pan with cooking spray and then transfer the mac and cheese mixture into the pan.

#6

Place the pan on the pellet grill and smoke for 30-45 minutes depending on how smoky you want the mac and cheese.

#7

Stir to blend the melted mac and cheese and sprinkle the reserved shredded cheese on top. Cover with foil.

#8

Increase the temperature to 400° F and cook until the sauce has thickened (20-30 minutes), then remove the foil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

#9

Remove from the grill and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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