Jackpot Smoked Mac & Cheese Recipe
This Mac & Cheese is creamy, crispy, and a fun spin on a classic holiday side.
Featuring Livia’s Salt Pepper Garlic, Citrus Cajun Rub by The Spice Guy and Jackpot Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce by PS Seasoning from our "Party Like a Pitmaster" box -- available while supplies last!
Jackpot Smoked Mac & Cheese
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Category
Grill or Smoker
Cuisine
BBQ
Servings
6-8
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours 5 minutes
This Mac & Cheese is creamy, crispy, and a fun spin on a classic holiday side.
Author:Pitmaster Rosalie Pareja
Ingredients
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Livia’s Salt Pepper Garlic
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Citrus Cajun Rub by The Spice Guy
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Jackpot Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce by PS Seasoning
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1 Box Large Cavatappi Noodles (corkscrews)
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3 Cups Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese, shredded
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3 Cups White Cheddar or Gouda Cheese, shredded
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2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
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1 Block Cream Cheese, cubed
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2 Cups Gouda Cheese, shredded
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2 Cups Heavy Cream
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1 Stick Butter
Directions
On the stove on medium heat, add 1 stick of butter to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add 2 Tbsp all purpose flour and mix until combined. Add 2 cups heavy cream and 2 Tbsp Jackpot Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce by PS Seasoning and stir.
Bring to a simmer and add the cubed cream cheese. Slowly stir until a smooth sauce is formed.
Reduce heat to low, and slowly fold in shredded cheddar and white cheddar or gouda until smooth and combined.
Add 1 tsp Livia’s Salt Pepper Garlic, 1 tsp Citrus Cajun Rub by The Spice Guy to the sauce.
Preheat your smoker or grill to 275 °F.
Prepare the pasta: Bring a medium to large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente, strain and let cool.
Add the pasta to a cast iron or grill safe casserole dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and fold in, then top the pasta with the additional cheddar cheese.
Place in your smoker for 2 hours or until golden brown with crispy edges.
Let cool and serve.
Recipe Note
Pro Tips: Make the cheese sauce up to 4 days in advance and store in the refrigerator for easier holiday meal prep! This sauce also works great with scalloped potatoes!
