Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon
Smoked mac and cheese

Smoked Mac and Cheese

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 7 reviews

Smoked Mac and cheese is the perfect side dish and your next barbecue. It’s filled with rich, creamy cheese and has a perfect hint of smoke in each and every bite!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tbsp BBQ Rub
  • 16 oz elbow noodles 
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 
  • 3 cups whole milk 
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Boil the macaroni  noodles for 6 minutes until al dente then strain and run under cold water.
  2. Make the Roux: melt one stick of butter and slowly whisk in 4 tbsp of flour and let it cook for 1 minute. 
  3. Add in 1.5 cups whole milk, hot sauce, seasonings and Velveeta cheese. Cook down over medium low heat until creamy then remove from heat. 
  4. In a foil pan, add noodles, BBQ rub, Gouda cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, 1.5 cups whole milk and mix with the noodles.
  5. Add the melted creamy cheese to the noodles and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle on more BBQ rub and top with more shredded cheese.
  6. Place on the smoker at 250° F indirect of the heat for 1 hour.
  7. Once the cheese on top is melted, serve hot and enjoy!
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 60 min