Smoky, cheesy, creamy—and topped with crunchy Doritos—this Gluten Free Mac and Cheese delivers on every level. Whether you serve it as a side or the star of the show, it’s an indulgent BBQ favorite that will have your guests coming back for seconds (and thirds!).
Gluten Free Mac and Cheese with Dorito Crust
Mac and cheese is one of the ultimate BBQ comfort foods, but this recipe takes it to new heights—with a smoky finish and a crispy Dorito topping that adds serious flavor and crunch.
Designed to be 100% gluten-free, this dish skips the wheat without losing any of the richness or creaminess you expect from a killer mac. Add a little spice with Motley Que Habanero Fixx and Truff Hot Sauce, and you’ve got a dish that works as both a side and a standout main.
How to Make Gluten Free Mac and Cheese with Dorito Crust
Preparation
Preheat your smoker to 300°F.
Boil your gluten-free pasta according to the package directions, but stop at al dente—it’ll finish cooking on the smoker.
In a saucepan, make a roux by combining the butter and gluten-free flour. Stir continuously over medium heat until smooth. Slowly add in the cream, stirring constantly for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Add in your shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Mix in the Motley Que Habanero Fixx rub and a dash of Truff Hot Sauce for a spicy kick.
Gently fold the cooked pasta, sour cream, and mayo into the cheese sauce. Pour the mixture into a foil tray.
Cooking
Crush your favorite gluten-free Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Spicy Sweet Chili work great) and spread them evenly over the top.
Place the tray in the center of the smoker and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until the topping begins to brown. If the Doritos start to get too dark, cover loosely with foil for the remainder of the cook.
Serving
Remove from the smoker and serve hot! Mac and cheese is best fresh, but leftovers reheat beautifully. Just cover and warm it up low and slow to preserve the texture.
Best Beer to Pair With Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
American Pale Ale
The crisp, hoppy finish of a pale ale balances the richness of the cheese and the crunch of the Dorito topping.
Lager
A cold lager cuts right through the heat and creaminess—light, refreshing, and ideal with bold BBQ sides like this.
Gluten-Free IPA
Try a gluten-free IPA with citrusy hops to match the spice from the hot sauce and seasoning without overshadowing the cheese.
Gluten Free Mac and Cheese with Dorito Crust
Ingredients
- 1 box Gluten Free Macaroni Noodles 900g
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp 1/1 Gluten Free Flour
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 lb Marble Cheese grated
- 1 tbsp Truff Red Hot Sauce
- 1 tbsp Motley Que Habanero Fixx
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 300°F
- Boil gluten-free pasta to al dente
- Make a roux with butter and GF flour
- Add cream and cheese until melted
- Stir in hot sauce, rub, pasta, sour cream, and mayo
- Pour into a foil tray and top with crushed Doritos
- Smoke for 1 hour, covering if topping browns too quickly
- Serve hot and cheesy