Description
This creamy and smoky mac and cheese is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your Traeger to 225°F.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in the cheeses and seasonings until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Top with breadcrumbs and place the skillet on the Traeger.
- Smoke for 1 hour until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding crumbled bacon or jalapeños.
- Adjust the type of cheese based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg