amy's smoked mac & cheese
Here in Chico, CA, there is a food truck called "Bootleg Barbeque". He specializes in southern barbeque dishes. The smoked macaroni and cheese is absolutely to die for. I don't have a smoker, and so I have been unable to duplicate his recipe. I did however add bacon pieces to mine and I use Liquid Smoke to get some of that smokey flavor. Honestly, it is not as good as "Bootleg Barbeque" but we really enjoy it anyway! It is very good without the bacon and Liquid Smoke too!
prep time
45 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 (16oz) bag small shell pasta or macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 (heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 cup hot water
- 3 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3-4 dashes salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package pre-cooked bacon pieces
- 2 cups freshly grated cheese (sharp cheddar, english cheddar, monterey jack and/or mozzarella)
- 1 package french fried onions
How To Make amy's smoked mac & cheese
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Step 1Put a pot with water on to boil (enough to cook the pasta).
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Step 2While you wait for the water to boil, and while you are cooking the pasta, melt the butter in a very large skillet over medium heat.
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Step 3Make a roux by whisking in the flour until all the butter is absorbed and the flour moistened.
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Step 4Add the chicken broth, evaporated milk, and water. Whisk together until well blended and flour is dissolved. Continue heating and stirring constantly until liquid comes to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes or until thickened somewhat.
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Step 5Add the seasonings and mix them in well. Then add the bacon pieces if you want them.
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Step 6Next stir in the cheeses. The sauce should now be thicker still, but not too thick. If it is too thick, add some milk or a little water to achieve the desired consistency.
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Step 7Pour the sauce into the pot with the drained pasta, and mix well. Then, pour the entire contents into a casserole sprayed with butter-flavored oil spray (9" x 17") and top evenly with the French Fried Onions
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Step 8Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
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Step 9Serve with a green salad or cooked greens. Garlic toast is also very good with this dish.
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