Smoked Mac and Cheese on The Big Green Egg

The Big Green Egg is a unique portable grill that can cook up to six times faster than charcoal or gas grills. It’s perfect for cooking smoky, juicy chicken wings on the go.

The “smoked mac and cheese pit boss” is a recipe that has been around for a while. The Macaroni and Cheese dish is made on the Big Green Egg, which is an outdoor cooking device.

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This recipe for Smoked Creamy Mac & Cheese may be prepared in any smoker (I obviously prefer the Big Green Egg). This recipe was adapted from Hey Grill Hey and altered to suit my particular preferences (and hopefully yours).

Panko bread crumbs seasoned with Dizzy Pig’s Cow Lick are sprinkled on top of this creamy Mac & Cheese dish. If you’re in the mood for some homemade Mac & Cheese, you can’t go wrong with this recipe!

For Mac & Cheese, what are the Big Green Egg settings and temperature?

I like to preheat the Big Green Egg before making the creamy Mac & Cheese. This will enable you to start it up and set the temperature to about 225 degrees. The smoked Macaroni & Cheese is cooked in a cast iron pan directly on the grate.

Daisy Wheel, Big Green Egg To attain a temperature of 225 degrees, use the following settings.

To obtain 225 degrees, adjust the draft door on the Big Green Egg.

The Big Green Egg is now set to about 225 degrees, and the Macaroni & Cheese is ready to go.

For everything I smoke, I use the Tappecue thermometer. The fact that it has WiFi is the most important selling feature for me. The temps are shown on my phone, iPad, and even my Apple Watch, allowing me to keep track of them while shopping or swimming!

Another feature I like about this gadget is that you can define minimum and maximum temperatures for each probe. As a result, if the chamber falls too low or rises too high, it will alert you to inspect your meat.

The interior temperature of the meat is the same. You’ll never again overcook anything. If you’re looking for one, it comes highly recommended.

How to Make the Breading for Smoked Macaroni & Cheese on the Big Green Egg

Big Green Egg Smoked Macaroni & Cheese Ingredients

Butter, 4 tblsp. / half a stick
1 cup bread crumbs (panko)
1 Tablespoon – Dizzy Pig Cow Lick Rub (other equal rubs would probably suffice, this is just preferred).

Place 4 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 10-20 seconds, or until melted.

Add one cup of Panko Bread Crumbs after the butter has melted.

1 Tablespoon of Dizzy Pig’s Cow Lick rub follows.

Set aside all of the butter, Panko bread crumbs, and Cow Lick Seasoning for later.

How Do You Make Big Green Egg Smoked Mac & Cheese?

Ingredients for Smoked Mac & Cheese:

Elbow Noodles, 16 oz. / 1 lb.
8 tbsp. / 1 stick – butter
Flour, 4 Tablespoons
Mustard Powder (1 Tablespoon)
2 CUP HALF AND HALFTIME
Cream Cheese (5 oz.)
Mild Cheddar – 16 Ounces / 2 Packages
Muenster Cheese, 8 oz.
Cast Iron Skillet, 12″

To begin, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the elbow noodles. The noodles should be cooked 95% of the way through, with a little crunch left over, but not completely done since they will continue to cook on the Big Green Egg (or smoker of choice).

It normally takes 7-8 minutes to do this task. Remove the noodles from the heat and keep them aside for later.

Melt a whole stick of butter in a cast iron pan (8 Tablespoons).

I also suggest using a cast iron pan for this cook since it properly distributes the heat. It also eliminates dishes by allowing you to prepare everything in one pan that can be transferred directly to the Big Green Egg (or any other smoker).

Mix in 4 Tablespoons of flour right away.

After the flour has been well combined, add the Tablespoon (1) of powdered mustard powder and stir well.

You should now be able to maintain this level of consistency.

Continue stirring as you add the remaining 2 cups of half-and-half.

After that, add 5 ounces of cream cheese and… you guessed it… Stir everything in until you get a smooth, consistent sauce.

It’s now time to begin adding the cheese.

Add the mild cheddar cheese (16 ounces / 2 bags) first.

The 8 ounces of Muenster cheese comes next. Because shredded cheese is frequently difficult to come by, I propose investing in a smart cutter, which comes in useful for anything from blocked cheese to peppers, potatoes, veggies, and even cutting the kids’ sandwiches.

Stir in the cheese until it is totally melted and everything is combined.

Once the cheese has melted and combined, add the cooked elbows to the cheese sauce.

Stir the noodles into the sauce gently.

Remove the Macaroni & Cheese from the pan and set aside while you prepare the Panko breaded topping. To make a level layer, just flatten everything.

To prepare the Mac & Cheese for smoking on the Big Green Egg, evenly sprinkle the Planko breading mixture over the top.

On the Big Green Egg, how do you make smoked mac & cheese?

The temperature of your egg should already be about 225 degrees. I suggest adding a few bits of apple wood at this stage to give it a more gently smoked taste.

For a direct cook, place the cast iron skillet with the Mac & Cheese directly on the grate. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. You’re simply trying to get the smoke into the cook and finish the noodles at this stage.

Simply take the Mac & Cheese from the oven after the noodles are fully cooked.

On the Big Green Egg, I plated smoked mac & cheese!

Time to Prepare: 20 minutes

Time to prepare: 45 minutes

1 hour and 5 minutes total

Ingredients

Toppings:
Butter, 4 tblsp. / half a stick
1 cup bread crumbs (panko)
1 Tablespoon Dizzy Pig’s Cow Lick Rub (other equal rubs would probably suffice, this is just preferred).
Macaroni & Cheese:
Elbow Noodles, 16 oz. / 1 lb.
8 tbsp. / 1 stick – butter
Flour, 4 Tablespoons
Mustard Powder (1 Tablespoon)
2 CUP HALF AND HALFTIME
Cream Cheese (5 oz.)
Mild Cheddar, 16 Ounces / 2 Packages
Muenster Cheese, 8 oz.
Cast Iron Skillet, 12″

Instructions

Topping

Melt 4 tbsp. butter in the microwave for 10-12 seconds (until melted).
Add one cup of Panko bread crumbs 1 Tablespoon of Dizzy Pig’s Cow Lick rub follows.
Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and put away for later.

Macaroni & Cheese

Boil water in a saucepan and cook the noodles until they are approximately 95 percent done. You’ll want them to still have a little crunch when you serve them (roughly 7-8 minutes). Remove the meat, drain it, and put it aside.
Melt a whole stick of butter in a cast iron pan over low heat.
Combine the flour and ground mustard in a mixing bowl.
Stir in the half-and-half until well combined.
Continue to whisk in the cream cheese until you have a smooth, uniform sauce.
One by one, add and stir in all of the cheese.
Stir in the macaroni elbows with the cheese mixture.
Level off the top of the Macaroni & Cheese and add the Panko mixture creating an even layer on the top.
Get the BGE dialed into 225 degrees for an indirect cook. Place the Macaroni & Cheese on the grate and cook for 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Pull and enjoy!

Notes

Do you want a bit extra smokiness? To add a bit additional taste, try adding apple wood.

The “rec tec smoked mac and cheese” is a recipe for smoked mac and cheese that can be made on The Big Green Egg.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you smoke cheese on a green egg?

A: You put the cheese on top of a frying pan, then you pour some oil (not olive oil) over it.

What can you smoke on the Big Green Egg?

A: You can smoke on the Big Green Egg by placing wood chips in a disposable aluminum tray, and cooking your food over indirect heat.

Should I put egg in my mac and cheese?

A: You should not put egg in your mac and cheese.

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