Black & Bleu Smoked Mac & Cheese
Heather Scholten | Mama Spice
4-6 servings
5 minutes
55 minutes
Modern American
Main Course
One pan pasta bakes are a thing and let me tell you, this is probably the easiest mac and cheese I've ever made. My one tip is to make sure you use a hearty pasta like penne or rigatoni so it holds the pasta shape. This Black & Bleu Smoked Mac & Cheese would be a great side to a giant slab of ribs or grilled chicken and because it only takes 5 minutes to toss together and you can forget about it for 45 minutes, it's incredibly easy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Spiceology Black & Bleu spice blend
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 lb pasta (any kind will do)
- 4 cups whole milk
1 ½ cups cheddar, shredded, divided
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat your smoker to 350° F.
In a large cast iron skillet, or medium aluminum tray, add all of the ingredients leaving behind ½ cup of shredded cheddar for later. Lightly mix in the spice blend and close the smoker. Cook uncovered for 45-50 minutes.
Stir to combine and top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar. Smoke for another 5 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.
Recipe Products
Blend
Black & Bleu Cajun Seasoning
Key Ingredients
Paprika, Garlic Granules, Onion Granules, Cayenne Pepper, Bleu Cheese Powder