Smoked Mac and Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat a smoker to 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add wood chips according to instructions.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon strips on paper towels; cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Place in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crumbly.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine heavy cream, Cheddar cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, butter, and barbecue rub in the warm pasta pot; add drained macaroni. Stir well until cheese melts. Transfer to a 9x13-inch aluminum pan; sprinkle bacon on top.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place the pan on the rack in the preheated smoker; cook until cheese is bubbly, about 3 ½ hours.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)