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Smoked Mac and Cheese

Name: Smoked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Ingredients: 6 cups small pasta shells; 12 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes; 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup 2% milk; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional; Dash cayenne pepper, optional; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

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Prep: 40 min. Grill: 20 min. + standing

Makes

2 casseroles (8 servings each)

Updated: May. 27, 2023

I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe, and I kept working with the ingredients until I discovered the perfect combination. You can bake it in the oven, too. —Stacey Dull, Gettysburg, Ohio

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Ingredients

6 cups small pasta shells
12 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes
2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Directions

Preheat grill or smoker to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in Velveeta, 1 cup smoked cheddar, cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, heavy cream, half-and-half, provolone, Colby-Monterey Jack, pepper jack, salt, pepper, paprika and, if desired, liquid smoke and cayenne pepper.
Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese. Place on grill or smoker rack. Grill or smoke, covered, until a thermometer reads at least 160°, 20-25 minutes, rotating pans partway through cooking. Do not overcook. Let stand 10 minutes before serving; if desired, sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 403 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

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