Smoked Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
18 2 tbsp BBQ Rub
2 tbsp ranch dressing seasoning
16 oz elbow noodles
16 oz Velveeta cheese
2 cups of shredded chicken
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups whole milk ½ cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
¼ cup ranch
2 tbsp green onions
Willy's Chilis Smoked Serrano
Instructions:
1. Par boil macaroni noodles for 6 minutes then strain and run them under cold water
2. Make the Roux in a pot, melt one stick of butter then slowly whisk in 4 tbsp of flour
3. Slowly add and whisk in 3 cups of whole milk, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 16 oz of Velveeta cheese. Cook down over medium-low heat until creamy then remove from heat
4. In a foil pan, add the parboiled noodles, 2 cups of shredded chicken, ¼ cup buffalo sauce, 2 tbsp BBQ rub, 2 tbsp ranch dressing seasoning, 1 cup of gouda cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix with the parboiled noodles
5. Add the creamy cheese to the noodles and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle on more BBQ rub and top with a little more shredded cheese
6. Place the pan of macaroni on the smoker at 275°F for 45 minutes
7. Once the cheese on top is melted, garnish with green onions, drizzle ranch, and add Willy's Chilis on top
Original recipe by Girls can Grill