Smoked Applewood Bacon Mac and Cheese
Category
Smoke
Servings
4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
The ultimate comfort food gets the Pit Boss treatment by adding real hardwood smoked flavor. This smoked mac and cheese goes a step further adding Applewood bacon into the mix for a truly delicious side that pairs with just about any meat. Or eat it on its own for a hearty lunch or snack. You really can't go wrong with pellet grill mac and cheese
Author:
Pit Boss Kitchen
Pit Boss Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 box elbow noodles
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter
- 1 tablespoon Pit Boss Applewood Bacon Seasoning
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup whole milk, warm
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- Green onions, sliced, optional
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium low heat.
- When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture smells toasty and looks like wet sandy, about two minutes.
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly, and let cook for 5 minutes until thickened, whisking constantly.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the Limited-Edition Pit Boss Bourbon Apple Rub and shredded cheddar cheese until you have a smooth cheese sauce.
- Turn your Pit Boss Grill onto the smoke cycle and smoke your macaroni and cheese for 25 minutes.
- Remove from grill, top with green onions if desired, and serve.