Smoky Mac And Cheese Food

SMOKED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a pizza pan with aluminum foil; lay bacon strips on top.
• Bake bacon in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes.
• 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.
• Drain bacon slices on paper towels and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Place in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crumbly.
• Preheat a smoker to 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
• Mix together cream, Cheddar cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, butter, and barbeque rub in the warm pasta pot; add drained macaroni. Mix well and let the cheese melt. Pour into a 9x13-inch aluminum pan and sprinkle bacon on top.
• Place the pan on the rack in the preheated smoker. Cook until cheese is bubbly, about 3 1/2 hours.

SHANNON'S SMOKY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the macaroni into the water and return to a boil. Cook and occasionally stir until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continually for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Whisk 2 cups of the milk into the roux until smooth and then add the remaining milk. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, but not boiling. Stir the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture; once the cheeses have melted completely, fold the drained macaroni into the mixture to coat. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the macaroni. Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.

SMOKY MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
• Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with Pam (cooking spray) or grease pan and set aside.
• In a large saucepan heat cream and evaporated milk (see note 1 in description), mustard, salt and pepper to boiling.
• Reduce heat and stir in cheese (see note 2 in description)with a whisk or a wooden spoon until melted and smooth.
• REMOVE FROM HEAT.
• Stir in tomatoes, onions and hotdogs or little smokies(if using).
• Put macaroni in baking pan and pour sauce over, mixing in the cheese sauce well so all the macaroni is well covered (this can be done in a separate saucepan or bowl but by mixing in the pan there is one less dish to wash).
• In a small bowl mix together bread crumbs and Parmesan (or if you are making your own bread crumbs in a blender you can add the Parmesan and just whirl the bread crumbs and Parmesan in the blender -- one less dish to wash).
• Sprinkle breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture over the macaroni/cheese in the baking dish.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

SMOKY MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Fill a large pasta pot with a strainer with salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chorizo to a bowl. Add the onions and a large pinch of salt to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chorizo back to the pan, stir in the vinegar and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and the flour starts to smell nutty, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the cream until smooth. Whisk in a large pinch of salt and a couple grinds of black pepper. Bring to a low simmer, adjust the heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is the consistency of thick gravy, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain the macaroni, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
• When the cream mixture is thickened, turn off the heat and add the Brie. Next add the Cheddar and Parmesan, hot pasta and chorizo mixture to the Dutch oven. Stir to combine, adding the pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Scoop into 6 to 8 bowls and garnish with the parsley and scallions.

SMOKEY MAC N CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a stock pot of salted water to a boil, and add macaroni.
• Cook until al dente.
• Add mushroom soup, whipping cream, sour cream, and 75 % percent of your finely grated gouda, vermont cheddar, and regular cheddar mixture [reserve the rest to sprinkle on top of the dish] to a medium saucepan on low heat.
• Cook just until all cheese has melted, making sure to stir continuously.
• In a medium casserole dish [13x9], add your noodles then pour the sauce over them and mix well.
• Add freshly ground black pepper & seasoning salt to taste.
• Sprinkle the remainder of your cheese mixture on top of your dish, cover with foil and cook on 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes.
• Remove the foil, then place the dish in the broiler for about 2-3 minutes.
• Let sit for about 10-15 minutes.and serve.

SMOKY MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding sausage links to the boiling water for the last 5 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.

SMOKED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 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.