12" cast iron skillet (or a 9" x 13" disposable aluminum pan)
Ingredients
1lbelbow macaroni noodlesor shell pasta noodles
1/2cupbutterunsalted
1/4cupflour
2cupswhole milk
1cupheavy whipping cream
4ozcream cheesesoftened
3cupscheddar cheesegrated
1 1/2cupsgouda cheesegrated
Topping Ingredients
1cupPanko breadcrumbs
1/4cupbuttermelted
1cupcheddar cheesegrated
Instructions
Preheat your smoker to 225ºF
Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box and strain
Melt your butter in a cast iron skillet over a stovetop on medium heat
Whisk in flour until smooth
Whisk in whole milk and heavy whipping cream. Once mixture begins to bubble, reduce heat to simmer
Stir in softened cream cheese. Then stir in small amounts of shredded cheese at a time while whisking, adding a little more as the cheese in the skillet melts into the mixture
After all cheese has been added and the mixture is smooth, add cooked and strained pasta to the skillet
If you're adding a mix in, add a 1.5 cups of your mix in to the skillet here
Toss pasta, cheese sauce, and mix ins until all everything is evenly combined and coated
Sprinkle the cup of topping shredded cheese over the top of your skillet
Combine melted butter and Panko breadcrumbs evenly, then pour on top of the skillet
Transfer skillet to the smoker and close the lid
Smoke at 225ºF for an hour
Remove skillet from the smoker and serve while it's still warm. Enjoy!
Keyword Brisket Mac and Cheese, Smoked Mac and Cheese