Smoked Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, & smoky Traeger Mac and Cheese is the ultimate indulgence, This Smoked Mac and Cheese recipe will be the best macaroni and cheese of your life.
Servings: 16
Calories: 313kcal
Equipment
- Traeger Grill or other smoker
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 oz butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cans evaporated milk (24 ounces)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb shredded cheese cheddar, monterey jack, mozzarella, etc. a blend works best
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni as directed on the package but only for ⅔ of the cooking time listed. My box said 8 minutes so we cooked it for 5 ½ minutes.
- Melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until it begins to turn golden. Add the milks and whisk well.
- Cook just until thickened, about 5-7 min on medium.
- Remove from the heat and add the seasoning. Add about ¾ of the shredded cheese. Stir in the par-cooked pasta. Transfer to an aluminum foil tray or casserole dish that is grill safe Top with rest of cheese. Cook at 350 for 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup (approx. 1/16th of the recipe) | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg