Bacon Smoked Mac and Cheese

1 hr 45 mins - Prep 45 mins / Cook 1 hr
Beginner

Bacon Smoked Mac and Cheese takes comfort food to the max. Rich and creamy macaroni with three cheeses, crumbled bacon and a bread crumb topping is admittedly delicious. And maybe we’re biased, but we think that adding smoke in the last hour is what makes this mac and cheese truly exceptional.

4-6 Servings

Ingredients

Mac and Cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 5 cups fully cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled bacon
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup chopped chives
  • handful apple wood chunks
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