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Step 1
Cook Follow directions on noodles bag/box to cook them. Cook them to partially done (al dente is perfect). Once the noodles are finished, quickly pour into a colander and run cold water over it to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
Fry Fry ALL of the bacon and crumble it up. Set aside.
Step 3
Cook Make the cheese sauce by adding a stick of butter to a large sauce pot over medium heat. Once melted add flour, pepper, salt, paprika and mustard. Stir well to combine.
Step 4
Stir Add the half-and-half and continue stirring until the sauce thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
Step 5
Combine Place the 4 cups of cheddar into a large mixing bowl and pour the thickened sauce over the cheese. Stir until all of the cheese is melted and distributed throughout.
Step 6
Combine Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and combine well.
Step 7
Layer Pour about half of the saucy noodles into the foil pan then sprinkle on about half of the 4-cheese mix (about 1.5 cups). Add about 2 TBS of Jeff's original rub evenly over the top of this layer.
Step 8
Layer Repeat this layer again with the other half of the noodles, the other half of the 4-cheese mixture and 2 more TBS of Jeff's original rub.
Step 9
Sprinkle Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top evenly and it's ready to smoke!
Step 10
Preheat Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C) using indirect heat and pecan or apple wood for smoke. If your smoker uses a water pan, fill it up.
Step 11
Cook Once the smoker is ready, place the pan of Mac n' cheese into the smoker and cook for 2-3 hours or until it reaches a good golden brown color on top.
Step 12
Serve Once its done smoking, serve it up immediately.