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Smoked mac and cheese cooked in a skillet.
4.75 from 4 votes

Smoked Mac and Cheese

This smoked mac and cheese recipe comes together in 9 simple ingredients (including our ultimate homemade mac and cheese sauce!) and is smoked in an hour. Enjoy!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour
Fat 17
Carbs 67
Protein 12
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. macaroni noodles
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups 2 % milk
  • 16 oz. cheddar cheese* ½ cup removed for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons buffalo hot sauce we used Franks

Instructions

  • Preheat your pellet smoker to 225°F, making sure to use a mild flavored pellet (we used applewood).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the uncooked macaroni noodles and salt to the water and stir.
  • Let pasta cook until just under al dente. Strain noodles and set aside.
  • Next, prepare a roux by heating a large Dutch oven or cast iron skillet (use a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet so you can put the same pot on the smoker) over medium/high heat. Add butter.
  • When the butter is melted add flour and whisk until the butter and flour form a crumble.
    roux in cast iron pan.
  •  Slowly add milk to the pot, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk the roux over medium/high heat for about 4-6 minutes or until the roux thickens.
  • When the roux is thick, remove from heat and add the cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese has melted.
    cheese sauce in. cast iron pan.
  • Add granulated garlic, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
  • Add the cooked macaroni noodles to the cheese sauce and mix until the noodles are covered in cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle additional ½ cup cheese over the top.
  • Place on the smoker uncovered for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until desired smokiness is achieved.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Tips & Notes

  • We recommend buying a block of cheddar cheese and shredding it yourself for a fresher shredded cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g