Smoked Mac & Cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil and par cook the noodles for 6 minutes. Strain noodles and run under cold water to stop the cooking.

2. In a medium pot, melt one stick of butter and slowly pour in and whisk 4 tbsp of flour.

3. Add in 2 cups of whole milk, hot sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and the Velveeta cheese. Melt under med-low heat until creamy then remove from heat. The melted cheese sauce will be used for a later step.

4. In a foil pan, add cooked noodles, 1 tbsp Sweet Preacher, smoked Gouda, mozzarella, cheddar, 1 cup whole milk and mix.

5. Add the melted cheese sauce and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle on more Sweet Preacher and top with more shredded cheese.

6. Fill your smoker tube with hickory pellets. Ignite the wood chips then blow it out for optimal smoke. Place on an unheated grill with the pan of mac & cheese and smoke for 30 mins.

7. Once the cold smoke is complete, remove smoker tube and heat indirectly at 350℉ for 25-30 minutes.

8. Once the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden-brown, serve hot and enjoy!