Smoked Mac and Cheese

Step 1

Take 4 Tablespoons of butter and melt in the microwave for 10-12 seconds (until melted).

Step 2

Add one cup of Panko bread crumbs followed by 1 Tablespoon of Cow Lick rub from Dizzy Pig.

Step 3

Mix together well and set aside for later.

Step 4

In a pot, boil water and cook the noodles in which they should be about 95% done. Ideally you'll want them to still have just a little bit of a crunch (roughly 7-8 minutes). Remove, drain and set aside.

Step 5

In a cast iron skillet melt a full stick of butter over low heat.

Step 6

Mix in the flour, then ground mustard.

Step 7

Mix in the half and half and continue to stir.

Step 8

Mix in the cream cheese and continue to stir until you have one consistent sauce.

Step 9

Add and mix in all the cheese, one at a time.

Step 10

Add the macaroni elbows and stir into the cheese mixture.

Step 11

Level off the top of the Mac and Cheese and add the Panko mixture creating an even layer on the top.

Step 12

Get the BGE dialed into 225 degrees for an indirect cook. Place the mac and cheese on the grate and cook for 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Pull and enjoy!