Smoked Mac and Cheese

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This smoked mac and cheese is slow cooked in a smoker.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bacon

  • 1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Colby-Jack cheese

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons barbeque rub

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a pizza pan with aluminum foil; lay bacon strips on top.

  2. Bake bacon in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  4. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Place in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crumbly.

  5. Preheat a smoker to 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.

  6. Mix together cream, Cheddar cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, butter, and barbeque rub in the warm pasta pot; add drained macaroni. Mix well and let the cheese melt. Pour into a 9x13-inch aluminum pan and sprinkle bacon on top.

  7. Place the pan on the rack in the preheated smoker. Cook until cheese is bubbly, about 3 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

847 Calories
70g Fat
30g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 847
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 70g 89%
Saturated Fat 34g 171%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 1435mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 403mg 31%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.