Enjoy creamy andouille smoked mac n cheese with this simple recipe. The secret is using Andouille sausage, Notorious P.I.G., and plenty of cheese.
Directions
- Cook the pasta to Al Dente according to the directions on the box.
- Drain and set aside.
- Cut the andouille into ½ moons and place in a saucepot.
- Place over medium heat and cook until the sausage starts to brown, and the oils start to release.
- Add flour and stir until well incorporated. Season with Notorious P.I.G. Cook 2 minutes.
- Slowly add the ½ & ½, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a simmer and you will see the sauce thicken.
- Change heat to low and add 3 cups cheddar cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the cheese sauce and stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mac n cheese into a 9X13 foil pan.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter and 1 tsp of Notorious P.I.G.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the mac n cheese.
- Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees and choose your favorite flavor wood.
- Place the mac n cheese on the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
- Remove from the smoker and rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!