Smoked Mac and Cheese
Smoked Mac and Cheese is a great side dish for just about every meal on the grill. Homestyle recipe with loads of creamy cheese and bacon gets smoky and delicious on the grill.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 462kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese I used medium and sharp white
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Cook macaroni for about 6 minutes in boiling water, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a pan and whisk in flour. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
- Whisk in milk.
- Cut cream cheese into chunks and add to the pan. Continue whisking until cream cheese is smooth and sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese.
- Add macaroni and stir until well combined.
- Pour into a cast iron skillet or foil pan.
- Top with bacon.
- Cook over indirect fire at 350° with hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. Keep the grill closed, cooking for 15- 20 minutes or until macaroni is heated through.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat mac and cheese in a pan with a tablespoon or two of milk over medium heat. Stir often until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 733mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g