Description
Indulge in a creamy, cheesy delight with Smoked Mac and Cheese, featuring sharp cheddar and smoked gouda, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F.
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, gouda, mustard powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce in a mixing bowl. Adjust with milk if needed.
- Transfer to an aluminum foil pan and smoke for about 60 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For lighter options, consider using nutritional yeast or dairy-free substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg