Smoked Ham Mac And Cheese Recipe
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Let me start by saying Smoked Ham Mac And Cheese Recipe made on a Pitboss Smoker is amazing! Now, this is what a grownup’s dream is made of! Now macaroni cheese from scratch, not from a box; it is the best way, in my opinion. This comfort food will please anyone who is a big lover of a creamy pasta dish.
Smoked foods don’t need to be summer food, they can be an all-year food! Sometimes it can be hard to find the foods that pair with the low and smoked foods. This smoked mac and cheese solve that dilemma and will be a hit with all. This makes for perfect next-day food as leftovers as well.
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I made this on my Pit Boss Pro 1100 pellet grill; cooking low and slow is how I cook with it. Any smoker will work for this recipe if you are looking for budget-friendly options. Pellet Smokers Pit Boss is amazing. Knowing how your smoker smokes is key with any smoked food.
Smoked Ham Mac And Cheese Ingredients:
Macaroni Noodles– Any noodles will work if you don’t have macaroni noodles. Rotini or shell noodles are amazing options.
Butter- Salted or unbuttered salt will work in this recipe. It is all a personal preference for taste.
Diced leftover Ham- This is amazing with leftover Smoked Ham, but you can use any ham. Leftover Crockpot ham, store-bought diced ham, diced ham steaks, or any other type of ham.
2% Milk– Heavy whipping cream can also be used here, but high-fat milk helps make this recipe creamy.
Cream Cheese– If the cream cheese is at room temperature, it will melt a bit faster, dice
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How To Make Smoked Homemade Ham Macaroni & Cheese:
Prepare the box of pasta according to the package directions, a bit al dente, in a large pot of water of boiling water on the stovetop. I used elbow macaroni noodles, but you can use any type of pasta; I used elbow macaroni this time.
Drain your pasta when it is done cooking.
In a medium or large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, next whisk your flour into your melted butter. (I used a silicone whisk for this part)
Allow the flour and butter to cook until it is a thick mixture.
Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow the milk mixture to cook for about five more minutes until it is thick.
Carefully drop in the cubed cream cheese and stir in the salt and black pepper.
Stir until cream cheese is melted into the milk mixture.
In a large bowl combine half of the shredded cheeses together.
Slowly mix the shredded cheese mixture into the cream sauce.
Next, add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce mixture.
Dice up your ham meat, you can also use diced ham from the store
Turn on another burn to medium heat, once warm drop in your ham with a smidge of minced garlic into a large skillet. The ham pieces will take on some of the flavors of garlic in this process.
After the ham pieces are browned up a bit mix the pieces into the mac and cheese mixture.
Spray an aluminum 9 X 13 pan with a nonstick spray, you could use an oven safe casserole dish as well for this dish. Now I used 9×13 disposable aluminum pans that are disposable to make this. If you use a baking pan, the smoker will stain this, but you could also make this in a cast iron skillet, dutch oven, or cast iron pan as well.
Spread the cheesy pasta into the sprayed pan.
The next step is to combine the remaining shredded cheese and sprinkle the top of the cheesy pasta with the cheese.
Set your smoker on the smoke setting will add smoke flavor and smoke for about 20 minutes, or longer if you want a stronger smoky flavor.
Turn the temperature up to 225 and smoke for another hour until bubbly.
You can stir, and if the ham seems to be making too much grease in the top dab the macaroni and cheese with a paper towel.
Serve and enjoy!!
Ways To Change Up Smoked Mac And Cheese:
- Add Bacon
- Colby Jack
- Monterey Jack
- Smoked Shredded Pork
- Jalapenos
- Hot Sauce
- Garlic
- Herbs
- Cajun Seasoning
- Chicken Fingers
- Bell Peppers
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Dijon Mustard
- Dry Mustard
- Cayenne Pepper
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Garlic Powder
- Heavy Cream
What To Serve With Homemade Mac and Cheese:
Grilled Main Dish: Grilled Bratwurst, Grilled Burgers, Grilled Cod In Foil, Grilled Tilapia In Foil, Garlic Butter Shrimp Kabobs, Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon, Coca-Cola Chicken Legs,Grilled Korean Chicken, Salmon Basket Grilled, Salmon Grilled In Foil, Grilled Chicken Thighs, Grilled Pork Steaks
Smoked Main Dishes: Smoked Cornish Game Hens, Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings, Sweet Smoked Coca-Cola Chicken, Chicken Breasts Smoked, Smoked Coca Cola Chicken Wings, Coca-Cola Brined Cornish Game Hens Smoked, Smoked Brisket With Brown Sugar Rub, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Smoked Prime Rib, Smoked Pork Chops
Smoked Side Dishes: Smoked Baked Potatoes, Smoked Green Bean Casserole, Smoked Sweet Potato Casserole, Smoked Baked Potatoes, Smoked Loaded Cheesy Potatoes, Smoked Deviled Eggs, Smoked Loaded Baked Beans, Creamy Smoked Macaroni And Cheese, Smoked Loaded Cheesy Potatoes (see my huge list of the smoked side dishes -> here)
How To Store Leftover Smoked Macaroni And Cheese
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You also freeze leftover macaroni and cheese. Allow the macaroni and cheese to be cooled entirely; if you freeze it while hot, it will be mush. Store in air-tight bags or containers for up to 90 days in the freezer.
How To Store Leftover Smoked Brisket
Store in an air-tight container for up to three days in the fridge.
You can freeze smoked brisket in an air-tight container or sealed bag for up to three months.
Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The air-tight container and a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions and divide them into serving sizes.
How To Reheat Smoked Mac and Cheese
Reheating in the microwave, stirring often; if it starts to dry out, you may need to add some milk. I put a damp paper towel over mine when I am microwaving it.
The best way to reheat leftover homemade macaroni and cheese is in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on it.
What is your favorite perfect smoked side dish to make?
Pellet Smoker Recipes To check out
Looking for more smoker recipes? Be sure to check out Smoker Recipes. The post contains smoker recipes for everything from ham to macaroni and cheese to Prime Rib! See it ->here.
- Dutch Oven In The Smoker Recipes
- Special Occasion And Holiday Recipes
- Smoked Side Dishes
- Smoked Deli Salads
- Delicious Smoked Chicken Recipes
Smoked Ham Mac And Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
- 16 Ounce Macaroni Noodles
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- Leftover Ham
- 1/4 Cup Flour
- 3 Cups 2% Milk
- 8 Ounce Cream Cheese
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper
- 1/2 Pound Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Pound Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Pound Gouda Cheese
- 1/2 Pound White Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the box of pasta according to the package directions, a bit al dente, in a large pot of water of boiling water on the stove top.
- Drain your pasta when it is done cooking.
- In a medium or large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted next whisk your flour into your melted butter.
- Allow the flour and butter to cook until it is a thick mixture.
- Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow the milk mixture to cook for about 5 more minutes until it is thick.
- Carefully drop in the cubed cream cheese and stir in the salt and black pepper. Stir until cream cheese is melted into the milk mixture.
- In a large bowl combine half of the shredded cheeses together.
- Slowly mix the shredded cheese mixture into the cream sauce.
- Next, add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce mixture.
- Dice up your ham meat, you can also use diced ham from the store
- Turn on another burn to medium heat, once warm drop in your ham with a smidge of minced garlic into a large skillet.
- After the ham pieces are browned up a bit mix the pieces into the mac and cheese mixture.
- Spray an aluminum 9 X 13 pan with a nonstick spray, you could use an oven safe casserole dish as well for this dish.
- Spread the cheesy pasta into the sprayed pan.
- The next step is to combine the remaining shredded cheese and sprinkle the top of the cheesy pasta with the cheese.
- Set your smoker on the smoke setting will add smoke flavor and smoke for about 20 minutes, or longer if you want a stronger smoky flavor.
- Turn the temperature up to 225 and smoke for another hour until bubbly.
- You can stir, and if the ham seems to be making too much grease in the top dab the macaroni and cheese with a paper towel.
