Four-Cheese Smoked Mac ‘n Cheese

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

Cook the 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 the milk and bring it to a boil. Cook 5 minutes until it’s thickened.

Stir in the cream cheese until mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine ½ of the Cheddar, ½ of the Gouda cheese, the Parmesan cheese, pasta, cream sauce, and optional ingredients.

Spoon the mixture into an 11 x 9-1/2-inch aluminum roasting pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the top with the remaining Cheddar and Gouda cheeses.

Place in the smoker and cook for 1 hour at 225 degrees F, until it’s brown, bubbly and delicious.