Smoked Mac and Cheese
Smoked Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy, and delicious pasta dish that is loaded with five different types of cheese and the perfect blend of smoky seasonings.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brisket Mac and Cheese, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Smoked Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 749kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats
For the Pasta
- 16 ounce pipe rigate pasta, or elbow macaroni
- 1 medium white onion, diced small
For the Topping
- 8 ounces Muenster cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated
For the Pasta
In a large pot of salted water, bring water to a boil over medium high heat.
Add pasta and onion into water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and immediately pour into the cheese Sauce
For the Cheese Sauce
Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk for two minutes, stirring constantly.
Gently pour milk into the skillet, stir until it begins to thicken, about two minutes.
Add hot sauce and seasonings, stir.
Next, add Velveeta, stir until almost melted, then add cheddar and Gruyere. Stir until melted.
Remove skillet from heat and pour pasta and onions into cheese sauce and stir until combined.
For the Topping
Smooth out the top and sprinkle with muenster cheese followed by freshly grated Parmesan.
Place in preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until cheese starts to brown, or into the smoker and smoke for 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on how deep you want the smoke flavor..
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1933IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 948mg | Iron: 1mg