Want something warm, cheesy, and smokey for your Super Bowl Sunday spread? Try Muscle Mac’s Smoked Mac & Cheese recipe by @anthony.lee.patterson. This side dish is filled with creamy cheesy goodness and then smoked to perfection. A great addition to any party spread! Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Ingredients

• 1 Box Muscle Mac Shells & Cheese
• 1 Box Original Muscle Mac
• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 1/4 Cup Flour
• 1 Tbs Mustard Powder
• 2 Cups Whole Milk
• 1 Cup Half & Half
• 8oz. Cream Cheese
• 1 Cup Shredded Gouda
• 1/2 Cup Mexican Style Cheese Shredded

Instructions

1. Cook noodles to boil and stop when the noodles have a firm chew Al dente.
2. Begin making cheese sauce by first melting the butter and adding flour to a smooth consistency.
3. Add your milk and half and half. Continue to whisk until boil.
4. Add softened cream cheese, continue to whisk.
5. Add Shell cheese packet and Gouda.
6. Mix in your ground mustard and continue to whisp.
7. Remove cast iron from direct heat and stir in your noodles.
8. Once noodles are covered in the cheese sauce, smooth out the top and add your toppings. Be as creative as you like. I topped the dish with Mexican style shredded cheese and seasoned with Frag Out-Operator-Red Hickory Seasoning.
9. Preheat the smoker to 225°.
10. Relocate your cast iron skillet to the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
11. Remove and enjoy!