Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

If that's the case, NO worries! Just broil your mac and cheese in the oven on high for 1-2 minutes, until the panko bread crumbs are golden brown. The smoker may NOT crisp or brown the panko crumb topping to your liking.

The goal of smoking this mac and cheese is to get a nice, smoky flavor. Our goal is to keep this luscious mac as CREAMY as possible, so make sure that your water pan is full! This will help you maintain a high moisture level within the smoker. It's best to eat this dish within a few days of preparing it. You can freeze mac and cheese for up to 3 months, but you will lose some texture. You can store any leftover macaroni and cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. Store in the fridge up to 1-2 days ahead of time.Īllow the macaroni and cheese to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before smoking. Cool completely and cover with plastic wrap. Make the macaroni and cheese as directed, but do not smoke.

Can I make thisMac and Cheese ahead of time? The secret ingredient in this recipe? I could say it's one of the many cheeses used, or the bacon, or the breadcrumb topping.īut, I think the secret ingredient is plain old cream cheese! Adding cream cheese was what helped us finally achieve our desired level of creaminess. This is true for baked mac and cheese made in the oven, or on the smoker! The difference in this Smoked Mac and Cheese recipe? It's CREAMY AF! Anytime you cook mac and cheese after you assemble it, you risk it drying out a bit. Well, I am happy to report that this Mac and Cheese recipe is IT! After 7 years of experimentation, we have a recipe that we're proud to share. We've made good smoked mac, but not *GREAT* smoked mac. But, I've never posted a Smoked Mac and Cheese recipe, because I've never gotten it *quite* right. I have so many smoker recipes here on the site at Blackberry Babe. Jump to the Recipe Make this rich and creamy Smoked Mac and Cheese in your smoker! Bacon, four cheeses and SO much flavor.

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