Smoked Mac and Cheese

Step 1

Cook the noodles according to manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt ½ cup of butter into the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, or until the flour smells toasty. Pour in the half and half and whisk well to combine. Bring the half and half to a boil, then reduce to heat to a simmer and whisk in the cream cheese until the cream cheese is fully melted.

Step 3

Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the shredded cheddar, shredded gruyere, Sweet Rib Rub, and Dijon mustard until a smooth cheese sauce forms. Mix in the pasta and chopped bacon and stir well with a spatula to coat the noodles with the sauce.

Step 4

Fire up your Louisiana Grill and set the temperature to 250°F. Place the skillet on the grill and smoke for 1 hour, or until the cheese is melty. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the skillet from the grill and serve immediately. Top with more bacon, if desired.

Step 5

Cast Iron Skillet

Step 6

Mixing Bowl

Step 7

Oven Mitts

Step 8

Spatula

Step 9

Whisk

Step 10

For bacon-like flavor, fill your hopper with our Wisconsin Hickory Hardwood Pellets.

Step 11

Flexible Dieting