Smoked Mac And Cheese Recipe
Cheesy and delicious Smoked Mac And Cheese you can try at home.
Equipment
- 1 Smoker Pellets (apple or cherry)
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni noodles
- ½ cup unsalted butter, divided
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 pinch of table salt
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit using a mild hardwood such as cherry or apple.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup of flour until a smooth paste forms.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce and stir until they are coated.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the mac and cheese.
- Place the baking dish in the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
- Serve the mac and cheese warm. Enjoy!