Smoked Mac and Cheese is one the best sides you can make on your barbecue. This creamy, cheesy, classic comfort food is so much better after a couple of hours on the smoker.
Cook pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Cheese Sauce:
Melt butter in the same pan and whisk in flour. Keep whisking and add cream cheese pieces. Let cream cheese start to incorporate.
Slowly start pouring in milk and keep slowly whisking until all incorporated.
When the milk is warmed, start adding cheese one handful at a time. Continue to whisk and add the cheese in handfuls until all is smooth and melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix:
Pour cheese sauce into the bowl with pasta and mix well. Spread pasta in the greased cast iron pan (or aluminum pan).
Mix ingredients for the topping in a small bowl and evenly spread it over the pasta.
Smoke:
Make sure the smoker is preheated to 225°, place the pan on the smoker, close the lid, and let it cook for about an hour and a half.
Notes
Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.