Four Cheese Smoked Mac And Cheese

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 c. milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut into large chunks
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 c. (8 oz.) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c. (8 oz.) Gouda cheese, shredded
1 c. (4 oz.) Parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:
Load the wood tray with one small handful of wood chips and preheat the smoker to 225 degrees. 

Cook pasta according to package directions.  In a medium saucepan, melt butter and whisk flour into the butter.  Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and thick.  Whisk in milk and bring to a boil.  Cook 5 minutes or until thickened.  Stir in cream cheese until mixture is smooth.  Add salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine 1 c. cheddar, 1 c. Gouda cheese and Parmesan cheese, pasta and cream sauce.  Spoon mixture into a 9x11 aluminum roasting pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.  Sprinkle top with remaining Cheddar cheese and Gouda cheese.

Place in smoker and cook 1 hour at 225 degrees, until brown and bubbly.

http://www.mrfood.com/Pastas/Four-Cheese-Smoked-Mac-n-Cheese

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