Description
Indulge in the rich and smoky flavors of this delicious smoked mac and cheese recipe. Creamy cheese sauce mixed with perfectly cooked macaroni noodles, topped with a flavorful BBQ rub, makes this dish a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Shredded Cheeses
- 6 oz cheddar cheese
- 6 oz Monterey jack cheese
- 6 oz gouda cheese
Macaroni Noodles
- 8 cups water
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb box macaroni noodles
Cheese Sauce
- 1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp)
- 16 ozs Velveeta
- 2 cups milk
Seasonings
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- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup milk
Finishing Touches
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- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp BBQ rub
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni Noodles: Boil water, add salt and macaroni noodles, cook until al dente.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, add Velveeta and milk, stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix shredded cheeses, Parmesan, garlic, pepper, and milk into the cheese sauce.
- Smoke Mac and Cheese: Place mixture in a smoker, cook until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with BBQ rub before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon or jalapenos for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ rub to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg