It is baked to perfection while the crunch of the Cheez-Its adds a nice crisp topping and was a delicious alternative to using bread crumbs on top.
#SMOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE MASTERBUILT SMOKER MAC#
This mac & cheese is not overly creamy and has just the right amount of cheese and milk. Like mac & cheese NEEDS more cheese added to the top….I know, but trust me – this Cheez-it Macaroni and Cheese is unbelievably good! That restaurant has since closed down, and I made it my mission to recreate the cheesy goodness at home so I didn’t have to go without it the rest of my life. The mac & cheese was awesome (obviously that was not in question), and I thought that was just genius to incorporate my beloved cheese crackers into a macaroni and cheese dish. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw “Cheez-it Mac & Cheese” on the menu! I think that was the fastest decision I ever made at a restaurant when it came to what I was going to order. Several summers ago, I went to this hole-in-the-wall restaurant for lunch with some friends here in Rochester.
So, I combined my love of Cheez-its and Mac ‘n Cheese together in this Cheez-it Macaroni and Cheese recipe today.
I like to tell my husband “they’re for something I’m gonna make” when really I have no intention of doing anything but binge-eating them straight out of the box. Even when I moved out on my own, I had a consistent stash of them in my pantry. This Cheez-it Macaroni and Cheese is one of my favorite mac and cheese recipes and I saved the best for last here in my childhood food favorites week! I really hope you all enjoyed all of the recipes this week – I know I have enjoyed eating them! This one I’m sharing today is a double whammy childhood favorite: mac & cheese (which I was completely obsessed with as a child and had a friend remind me of said obsession this week)… and Cheez-Its! I literally ate them like it was my job growing up. We are off to visit friends from college, do a little sightseeing, eat a lot of good food, and hopefully, relax until Monday night.The best Cheez-It Macaroni and Cheese recipe that will blow your mind! It’s perfectly creamy, cheesy and unique because of the crunchy cheez-it topping baked right on top. Place in preheated 300 degree oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.Īs you read this, I am likely on a plane to Boston for the weekend. Stir pasta and top with a little more grated cheese and the pulverized Wasa (or breadcrumbs). Place pan in smoker on top shelf at 225 degrees and allow to smoke for 1- 1 1/2 hours. Pour prepared macaroni and cheese into disposable aluminum pan. If not a bit on the soupy side, add more cream or milk. Add cheese slowly and stir to melt thoroughly. Drain pasta and return to pot.Īdd butter and cream and stir to combine. When boiling, add macaroni and cook to al dente. Have you ever made smoked macaroni and cheese? Or anything else unusual in the smoker? Please share! Smoked Macaroni and Cheeseġ3.25 ounce box elbow macaroni ( I prefer Dreamfields)ġ 1/2 cups grated Kerrygold Dubliner Cheeseĥ Wasa Light Rye Crispbreads, pulverized (or 1.2 cup breadcrumbs)īoil water and salt. A great sharp cheddar would be a great addition as well. It’s mild, yes, but still very flavorful. I opted to use (don’t laugh!) Velveeta Queso Blanco, because it’s mild, but very creamy. Why flavorful? Well, the smoke will overwhelm the cheesy flavor, so you want to be sure you can still taste the cheese. Why creamy? The time spent in the smoker does dry it out a bit, which is to be expected when pasta sits in a smoky environment for an hour and a half. You can also use any macaroni and cheese recipe you like – just be sure to use one that’s flavorful and very creamy. I love the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (it even has a remote!), and I’m pretty sure I’ve gotten my money’s worth already.
Anyone can make this, as long as you have a smoker.
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