You've probably never thought of cooking Smoked Mac 'N Cheese, but this is seriously the BEST mac 'N cheese recipe ever! Quick, easy, cheesy and smoky!
Author: Pit Barrel Cooker Co.
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INGREDIENTS
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12 oz elbow macaroni
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1 egg
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2 cups milk
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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2 1/2 cups shredded cheese of choice (preferably unsmoked)
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Bacon, fully cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
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Salt and pepper to taste
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DIRECTIONS
TURKEY
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Light your Pit Barrel® according to the instructions .
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Boil the macaroni according to the package directions until slightly soft but not fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
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Whisk the egg and milk in a large bowl, add the melted butter and cheese to the mixture and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Add the macaroni to the cheese sauce and gently stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
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Pour the mixture into a baking dish, top with more cheese if desired and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Place the filled dish on the custom grill grate in the Pit Barrel® and secure the lid.
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Note: If you own a Hinged Grill Grate , Pit Barrel® Mac ‘n Cheese is a perfect side dish for pork or beef ribs. Cook the ribs according to the instructions and add the mac n’ cheese to the grate 45 minutes prior to the ribs being done.
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After 35 minutes, sprinkle bacon bits evenly on top of the macaroni.
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Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
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