Al dente describes pasta or rice that is cooked to be firm to the bite. I mention cooking just shy of al dente in this recipe. You can make this dish in the oven! Simply bake for 15 minutes after you transfer your shells and cheese to the skillet. Use a cast iron skillet to smoke your smoked mac and cheese. Most contain added ingredients that will create a gritty texture in your sauce. Avoid the pre-shredded cheese for this recipe. Here I've used oak pellets, but feel free to use your favorite! Each wood pellet has a unique note. For this shells and cheese you only need to smoke about 35-40 minutes to get a nice smoked flavor without drying our your dish. Using a pellet grill allows you to cook at a low temperature while infusing your food with the flavor of your chosen pellets. Q&A How Long Do You Smoke Mac and Cheese? Pro Tip: Use a cast iron skillet to smoke your smoked mac and cheese. Transfer to a greased cast iron skillet.Cook shell pasta according to package directions until al dente.Add mozzarella, white cheddar, parmesan and gouda.Add cream cheese and stir until melted and full incorporated.Add milk while continuously whisking, and whisk until smooth.Whisk until well combined and fragrance is nutty.Melt butter in a dutch oven over medium low heat.I have a love for white cheddar and shells - so I chose pale cheeses that compliment each other. In a small dish, mix together topping ingredients until well combined. Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until smooth. If One Cheese is Good - Five Cheeses Are Better. I wanted this recipe to have a full depth of flavor, so I've included five cheeses. Return to heat and add half & half or milk gradually, whisking constantly until sauce thickens. What Do I Need To Make Smoked Shells and Cheese? Rather than baking in an oven we are cooking it on the smoker! Pellet grills, like the Camp Chef Woodwind, cook at a low temperature and act almost like a flavorful oven, so cooking mac and cheese on your pellet grill works perfectly. We've swapped shell pasta for the macaroni and used 5 cheeses for a sharp bite. Smoked White Shells and Cheese is a twist on the classic macaroni and cheese dish. Topped with bacon for a salty bite, this is not your mama's mac and cheese. Start this recipe on the stove top and finish on the smoker for a deep and rich smokey flavor. We've taken it up a notch with creamy gouda, sharp white cheddar, salty parmesan, smooth mozzarella, and cream cheese combined in this decadent Smoked White Shells and Cheese. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
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