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A cast-iron skillet filled with creamy, golden-brown smoked mac and cheese, sitting on a grill with flames in the background.

5. Smoked Mac and Cheese

Recipes Guide
Smoked mac and cheese takes comfort food to the next level with its creamy, cheesy goodness infused with rich wood-fired smokiness. Cooked in a cast-iron skillet on a pellet grill, this dish features a blend of melty cheddar, smoked gouda, and creamy béchamel sauce, all topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs. The slow smoking process adds a deep, smoky depth that pairs perfectly with BBQ meats or stands alone as a show-stopping side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup smoked gouda cheese shredded
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • Wood pellets apple or maple

Instructions
 

  • Boil macaroni until al dente, then drain.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter, then add milk, cream, and cheese. Stir until smooth.
  • Mix sauce with macaroni and transfer to a cast-iron skillet.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and place on a pellet grill at 225°F.
  • Smoke for 1 hour until golden brown. Serve hot.