Smoked Mac and Cheese Is Perfect for All Your Summertime Barbecue Needs

This smoked macaroni and cheese recipe is more of a how-to. While I use prepared mac and cheese for ease, by all means use homemade if you choose–it will only be that much better. This takes on smoke flavor quickly and compliments smoked ribs, chicken, and brisket. Stick it on the smoker in the last hour of smoke time on your meat. By the time the meat is rested, this is ready to go.

overhead view of dark casserole dish with macaroni and cheese on yellow and orange napkin
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (20 ounce) package prepared macaroni and cheese, thawed if frozen

  • 1 slice American cheese, quartered

Directions

  1. Preheat an electric smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), and add wood chips according to manufacturers’ directions. Use any wood chips that you would use for smoking meat.

  2. If prepared macaroni and cheese is not already in a heatproof dish, spoon it into a dish that can sit directly on the rack of a smoker. Divide cheese slices over the top.

  3. Place the dish directly on the rack of the smoker, and smoke until hot and bubbly, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
9g Fat
23g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 363mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* 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.