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Smoked Cheddar-Gouda Mac and Cheese

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By tlk2drew · Published
Last edited

A creamy side with a seasoned crumb topping.

Equipment
Smoker; stovetop; pasta pot; large ovenproof skillet
Timing
20 minutes prep + about 1 hour smoking
Yield
8 servings
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Ingredients

Elbow pasta, dry: 1 lb Butter: 3/4 cup, divided Flour: 4 tbsp Mustard powder: 1 tbsp Half-and-half: 2 cups Cream cheese: 4 oz Cheddar, shredded: 3 cups Smoked Gouda, shredded: 1 1/2 cups Panko: 1 cup Sweet BBQ rub: 2 tbsp

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1. Cook pasta just to al dente; drain. Heat smoker to 225°F with mild wood smoke. 2. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large ovenproof skillet. Whisk in flour and mustard. Slowly whisk in half-and-half; bring to a simmer, stirring. 3. Lower heat. Melt in cream cheese, then cheddar and Gouda. Remove from heat and fold in pasta. 4. Combine panko, remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and rub; scatter on top. 5. Smoke uncovered for about 1 hour, until hot throughout. Serve promptly.

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JUST BBQ · Sides & Vegetables

Smoked Cheddar-Gouda Mac and Cheese

By tlk2drew · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Last edited Sep 21, 2026

A creamy side with a seasoned crumb topping.

Equipment
Smoker; stovetop; pasta pot; large ovenproof skillet
Timing
20 minutes prep + about 1 hour smoking
Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

Elbow pasta, dry: 1 lb Butter: 3/4 cup, divided Flour: 4 tbsp Mustard powder: 1 tbsp Half-and-half: 2 cups Cream cheese: 4 oz Cheddar, shredded: 3 cups Smoked Gouda, shredded: 1 1/2 cups Panko: 1 cup Sweet BBQ rub: 2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Cook pasta just to al dente; drain. Heat smoker to 225°F with mild wood smoke. 2. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large ovenproof skillet. Whisk in flour and mustard. Slowly whisk in half-and-half; bring to a simmer, stirring. 3. Lower heat. Melt in cream cheese, then cheddar and Gouda. Remove from heat and fold in pasta. 4. Combine panko, remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and rub; scatter on top. 5. Smoke uncovered for about 1 hour, until hot throughout. Serve promptly.

Recipe source: https://justbbq.org/recipes/8