To make smoked mac n cheese, you will need the following ingredients:

• Elbow macaroni
• Cream cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Gouda cheese
• Shredded cheese (such as sharp cheddar or colby jack)
• Heavy cream
• Mustard powder
• Panko bread crumbs
• Butter

You will also need an iron skillet or oven-safe dish, a large bowl, a pellet smoker or grill, and an airtight container for storing leftovers.

Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

1. Preheat your pellet smoker or grill to medium heat (about 350°F).

2. Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions until they are al dente. Drain them and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, gouda cheese, shredded cheese, heavy cream, mustard powder, and butter until it forms a creamy mixture for the cheese sauce.

4. Add the cooked macaroni noodles to the cheese mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.

5. Grease an iron skillet or oven-safe dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the skillet or dish. Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the top of the macaroni and cheese.

6. Place the skillet or dish on the preheated pellet smoker or grill and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly, for smoke flavor.

7. Let the smoked macaroni cool to room temperature before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Enjoy!

Tips for Making Smoked Mac and Cheese Even More Delicious

• Use a variety of cheeses for added flavor. Try using sharp cheddar, monterey jack, gouda, or colby jack in addition to parmesan and cream cheese.
• Use indirect heat when cooking your smoked mac and cheese on a pellet smoker or grill to prevent burning.
• For an extra smoky flavor, add some liquid smoke to the cheese mixture before cooking.
• To make your smoked mac and cheese even creamier, add some heavy cream to the mixture before cooking.
• For a crunchy topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
• To make your smoked mac and cheese even more flavorful, try adding some spices such as garlic powder or onion powder to the cheese mixture before cooking.
• For added texture, try adding some cooked bacon or diced jalapenos to the macaroni and cheese before cooking it on the pellet smoker or grill.
• For an easy way to store leftovers, freeze your smoked mac and cheese in an airtight container for up to three months.
• To make sure your smoked mac and cheese is cooked evenly throughout, stir it halfway through cooking time on the pellet smoker or grill.
• To make sure your smoked mac and cheese is cooked perfectly every time, use a recipe card with exact measurements of ingredients so you can easily replicate it in the future!