Four Cheese Smoked Mac 'n' Cheese
See exactly how to make smoked mac and cheese with our brilliant and simple recipe.
- SERVES
- 8
- SERVING SIZE
- 1-1/2 cups
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 20 Min
You'll be blown away by the smoky, cheesy flavors in this Four Cheese Smoked Mac 'n' Cheese. If you've never made macaroni and cheese in a smoker, you're in for a real treat! The smoker adds a hearty, summer flavor to this mac and cheese recipe to make it a whole new flavor experience.
If you don't have a smoker, that's okay too! We found a way to get the same great flavor, right in your own oven! Simply watch our video to see our secret. Make sure you scroll down for the ingredients and materials needed, along with our step-by-step written instructions and images to help you master this creamy smoked mac and cheese recipe.
Serve up this creamy smoked mac and cheese for dinner tonight, or bring a piping hot pan along to your next backyard barbecue or potluck -- it'll be the star of the show!
What You'll Need
- 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) block extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) block smoked Gouda cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 (4-ounce) wedge Parmesan cheese, shredded
Smoked Mac and Cheese Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter; whisk flour into butter and cook over medium heat 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper until mixture is smooth.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. (See tip on smoking.) Coat a disposable 9-1/2- x 11- x 2-inch aluminum roasting pan with cooking spray. (We like using an aluminum pan here in case you want to put this in your outdoor smoker, otherwise a 9- x13-inch baking dish will be fine.)
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cheddar, 2 cups smoked Gouda cheese, the Parmesan cheese, pasta, and sauce.
- Spoon mixture into roasting pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake (or smoke) 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake 15 to 20 more minutes or until heated through.
Test Kitchen Tip
- Although the cheese will give this a natural smoky flavor, you can make this extra yummy by placing this in your smoker and smoking it for 45 minutes to an hour at 225 degrees, until brown, bubbly, and delicious.
- Don't forget to download our FREE eCookbook, The Cheese Lover's eCookbook: 34 Easy Recipes with Cheese.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 742
- Calories from Fat 404
- Total Fat 45g 69 %
- Saturated Fat 27g 137 %
- Trans Fat 0.6g 0 %
- Protein 32g 64 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 141mg 47 %
- Sodium 1,174mg 49 %
- Total Carbohydrates 52g 17 %
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8 %
- Sugars 8.0g 0 %
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toriehardee 760160 6
Dec 13, 2020
the best!!! I have been looking for smoked macaroni and cheese for years now. this is been one of the best ones I have tried and easy to make. l highly recommend for any cookout or holiday!
Andersons SmokeSho w
Nov 12, 2019
I made this along side my smoked Prime Rib over the weekend in my Pit Boss Pellet Smoker! It turned out great! I think the next time I will chop up and top with a few pieces of smoked bacon! See the video for my Prime Rib and Mac and Cheese smoke by searching for Anderson's SmokeShow on YouTube!
Andersons SmokeSho w
Nov 12, 2019
Leave a comment...I made this along side my smoked Prime Rib over the weekend in my Pit Boss Pellet Smoker! It turned out great! I think the next time I will chop up and top with a few pieces of smoked bacon! See the video for my Prime Rib and Mac and Cheese smoke https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtaDOau2Gc
Andersons SmokeSho w
Nov 12, 2019
I made this along side my smoked Prime Rib over the weekend in my Pit Boss Pellet Smoker! It turned out great! I think the next time I will chop up and top with a few pieces of smoked bacon! See the video for my Prime Rib and Mac and Cheese smoke https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtaDOau2Gc
Andersons SmokeSho w
Nov 12, 2019
I made this along side my smoked Prime Rib over the weekend in my Pit Boss Pellet Smoker! It turned out great! I think the next time I will chop up and top with a few pieces of smoked bacon! See the video for my Prime Rib and Mac and Cheese smoke https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtaDOau2Gc
Andersons SmokeSho w
Nov 12, 2019
I made this along side my smoked Prime Rib over the weekend in my Pit Boss Pellet Smoker! It turned out great! I think the next time I will chop up and top with a few pieces of smoked bacon! See the video for my Prime Rib and Mac and Cheese smoke https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtaDOau2Gc
Stacialane
Jun 06, 2018
I have made this recipe several times and it's always a hit at our parties. I'm going to be making this for my son's graduation party on the 16th of June. Have you ever made this in advance and frozen it? And then put it in a roaster to reheat? I could make it the day before and put it in the refrigerator.
dsponcil 8588993
Feb 22, 2018
Have made this three times in many weeks. It's an easy recipe and Delicious. I found that name brand Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Land of Lakes Butter enhanced the taste significantly over off or other brands.
gatordar 5334483
Jan 23, 2018
Fantastic Recipe! I added bacon and jalapenos. Do you have a suggestion for how many servings this recipe makes? I need to make it for a gathering and am having a hard time figuring out the servings. thanks.
Test Kitchen Team
Feb 28, 2018
Good morning! This recipes serves 6 as an entree and 12 as a side dish. Enjoy! :)
Edmund K
Nov 28, 2017
I had never thought of using a smoker with cooking macaroni and cheese. We have a smoker, but since we're moving into winter, it's pretty much been put up for the season. This will definitely get a trial next spring as we break out the grill, but for now I'm very tempted to try this recipe for mac and cheese using smoked Gouda and smoked cheddar. This would be a great addition to grilled steaks or burgers.
Keithkcgolf 739670 5
Aug 02, 2017
Can this be prepared ahead of time and then placed on the smoker?
kmcartoonity 62072 74
Feb 25, 2017
I thought that homemade macaroni and cheese was awesome and couldn't be improved on. I was wrong! This is a very rich, flavorful, truly grown up version of the classic comfort food. The combination of cheeses is so flavorful, and the smokiness is a great match. The recipe makes a ton, but it will all get eaten! The perfect side dish for summer grilling season.
kenskaggs 2304127
Jul 03, 2016
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Jul 05, 2016
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sr5367sh
Nov 19, 2015
This is ridiculously delicious! You will not have any leftovers....trust me.
wrkarenz 7121992
Jul 23, 2015
I have received raves every time I made this, but I prefer hickory chips instead of home-made apple chips
Member 0640660
Jul 08, 2015
Have made this dish two times now and always get awesome feedback! It's wonderful!
vcr5319 3003537
Jul 18, 2014
Smoked this for a family gathering, and went so fast. Most comments were it is the best mac and cheese EVER! Having another event this summer and will double the recipe!
dalgal55 7978204
May 21, 2014
Wonderful - entered this in a church smoke/bbq cookoff as a side dish and won first place.
ruthrambo1 6794148
May 17, 2014
My old e-mail was Rambo 19@comcast.net. I had to find you again with my new e-mail address
JimmyGags 0868695
Jun 25, 2013
Amazing. Included some pepper jack cheeese. this is the best mac and cheese I ever had.
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