Creamy & Easy 5-Cheese Smoked Mac & Cheese
We’re talking luscious, cheesy, and oh-so-comforting smoked cavatappi pasta bathing in the most luscious smoked cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: mac and cheese, cheesy pasta, side dishes, smoked mac and cheese, indoor smoker, smoked cheese sauce, comfort foods
- Method: smoker
- Cuisine: mac and cheese, cheesy pasta, side dishes, smoked mac and cheese, indoor smoker, smoked cheese sauce, comfort foods
Ingredients
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar, cubed
- 4 ounces gouda, cubed
- 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
- 4 ounces mozzarella
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces cooked Cavatappi noodles
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (or use whole milk)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
- 2 ounces gouda, grated
- 2 ounces mozzarella, grated
Instructions
- Fill the GE Indoor Smoker to the water line and fill up the hopper with pellets. Insert one rack and preheat the smoker to 250F. Set the smoke level to 2 and the time to 1 hour.
- In a 2-quart heat-safe casserole dish (make sure it fits in your smoker first), add the cube cheese and top with the cream cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, mustard powder, paprika, and onion powder. Sprinkle that over top of the cheese. Pour over the heavy cream and place the dish into the smoker.
- When the hour is up, carefully remove the melted cheese from the smoker and whisk to smooth it out. Transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Pour over the smoked cheese and stir to combine.
- Turn the smoker back on setting it to 250F, smoke level 2, and time to 30 minutes. Transfer the mixture back to the 2-quart casserole dish or, if it’s easier, divide it into 2 smaller casserole dishes. In a bowl, mix together the 3 shredded cheeses and sprinkle it on top of the mac and cheese pressing down slightly. Place the dish back into the smoker and smoke for 30 minutes.
- Once finished, carefully remove it from the smoker and enjoy!