Easy Baked Or Smoked Mac And Cheese Recipes

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SMOKED MAC AND CHEESE



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I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe years ago in a magazine, and kept adding and taking away ingredients until I found the perfect combination. You can bake it in the oven, but grilling or smoking the dish is the real way to go. -Stacey Dull, Gettysburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups small pasta shells
12 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes
2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or smoker to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in Velveeta, 1 cup smoked cheddar, cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, heavy cream, half-and-half, provolone, Colby-Monterey Jack, pepper jack, salt, pepper, paprika and, if desired, liquid smoke and cayenne pepper., Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese. Place on grill or smoker rack. Grill or smoke, covered, until a thermometer reads at least 160°, 20-25 minutes, rotating pans partway through cooking. Do not overcook. Let stand 10 minutes before serving; if desired, sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SMOKED MAC AND CHEESE



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

Provided by Taste Bud

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 4h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a pizza pan with aluminum foil; lay bacon strips on top.
  • Bake bacon in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat a smoker to 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  • 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.
  • Place the pan on the rack in the preheated smoker. Cook until cheese is bubbly, about 3 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 847.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 170.8 mg, Fat 69.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 34.2 g, Sodium 1434.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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