Best to ditch the boxed stuff, and make your own mac and cheese from scratch instead! Full instructions and ingredients are available in the printable recipe card below. It’ll be ready in under 30 minutes, and it’s pretty foolproof. This mac and cheese recipe is cooked on your stove top in a cast iron skillet. Just know that homemade smoked Gouda tastes quite a bit better! How to Make Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese If you’re looking for a quick mac and cheese dinner, you can always purchase smoked Gouda at the store for this recipe. Now, I understand that not everyone has the time or ability to smoke your own cheese. If you want some Gouda that’ll really pack a punch and make for an extremely flavorful mac and cheese, leave your Gouda in the smoker for up to an hour. For a milder smoky flavor, smoke your Gouda for around 30 minutes. The great thing about smoking your own Gouda at home is you can control the smokiness in your cheese. This recipe is best when made with smoked Gouda that you smoke at home.Ĭlick on this link for a full tutorial and instructions on how to make your own Smoked Gouda. The secret to this recipe is in the cheese.

If you’re a fan of mac and cheese, you won’t be able to resist my delicious recipe for smoked Gouda and cheddar mac and cheese.

You don’t want to overpower the flavor of the mac and cheese with too much smokiness. If you plan of cooking your mac and cheese on your smoker (like in my Smoked Mac and Cheese recipe), I don’t recommend using smoked Gouda. This recipe uses smoked Gouda cheese and is a great hack for getting smoky flavor in your mac and cheese without cooking on the smoker. Made with homemade smoked Gouda, it’s a quick and easy mac and cheese you cook on your stove top, making it a great weekday dinner option! Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn’t get any better, I present you with this incredible recipe for Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese.

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