Ingredients

– 2 Tablespoons Butter
– 2 Tablespoons Flour
– 2 Cups Heavy Cream
– 1LB. Extra Sharp Cheddar (shredded)
– ½LB. Monterey Jack (shredded)
– 1-2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
– 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning
– 1 Cup Mayo
– 1 Cup Sour Cream
– 12oz Elbow Macaroni Noodles
– 1/2 Cup Panko
– 12oz Thin Sliced Bacon

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Instructions

Get your smoker up to 350 degrees and allow to stabilize for 15 – 20 minutes. Or
Prepare pasta (al dente) according to package directions and set aside. Grate both cheeses and set aside.

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Cook bacon until crispy (we suggest placing bacon on a baking sheet and placing in a 400 degree oven for 10 – 15 minutes. You want the bacon to be crispy and not limp). Immediately remove bacon from baking sheet and allow to drain on a paper towel. Finely chop bacon with food processor and set aside.

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In saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour over medium heat. Cook until the roux starts smelling a little nutty. At that point, add 1/2 cup of the heavy cream and stir until sauce thickens. Add an additional 1/2 cup of heavy cream and stir for 1-2 minutes and then add final 1 cup of heavy cream and stir until sauce is smooth and thick.

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Add grated cheese to sauce slowly stirring until the cheese is blended and sauce is smooth and creamy. Add 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce (depending on the heat level you desire).

Mix together pasta, sauce, mayo and sour cream and pour into a smoker-safe dish. If possible, use a 13-inch cast iron skillet – and make sure it has been oil, seasoned or sprayed with a good non-stick spray. Be sure not to over-fill.

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Mix ½ cup of panko with chopped bacon. Top mac & cheese with panko/bacon mixture
To smoke the mac & cheese, place the skillet in your 350 degree smoker for 1 hour (or until mac & cheese becomes hot and bubbly). Make sure to check halfway through the cooking time because smokers and grills will vary. If mac & cheese is getting too dark, you can always cover with foil and continue cooking.

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If a darker crust is desired for mac & cheese, place skillet in oven, under the broiler, 4 inches from the heat, until the top is golden and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Credit: howtobbqright.com

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