Smoked Jalapeño Bacon Mac & Cheese

Smoked mac and cheese with fried bacon and diced jalapeños

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat smoker or grill to 275˚F.

2. 02

   Cut bacon into 1” squares and fry in a pan (or on griddle) over medium high heat. As bacon turns brown add in peppers and cook until bacon is crispy. Drain and set aside.

3.  

   Ingredients

   • 1 pound extra thick bacon (16 strips)
   • 8 ounces mild jalapeño peppers, diced

4. 03

   Add ½ gallon of water and olive oil to a 4-quart pot and bring to a rolling boil.

5.  

   Ingredients

   • 4-quart pot
   • olive oil

6. 04

   Add macaroni and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, stirring every 2 minutes.

7.  

   Ingredients

   • 1 package, elbow macaroni

8. 05

   Drain macaroni and return to same pot. While still hot, immediately fold in cheeses, then mix in sour cream, mayo, seasonings, bacon, and peppers.

9.  

   Ingredients

   • 4 ounces Velveeta cheese, shredded
   • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
   • 1 cup sour cream
   • 1 cup mayo
   • 2 teaspoons onion powder
   • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
   • 1 pound extra thick bacon (16 strips)
   • 8 ounces mild jalapeño peppers, diced
   • 1 cup Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded

10. 06

    Place entire mixture into an aluminum pan and smoke for 1 hour.

11.  

    Ingredients

    • aluminum pan