By Doug Scheiding
36 Reviews
This baked green chile mac and cheese recipe from Doug Scheiding is wood-fired flavor amplified. Cold-smoked cheddar and mozzarella cheeses combine with roasted green chiles for a southwestern take on this classic side dish.
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24 Ounce | freshly shredded cheddar cheese |
8 Ounce | freshly shredded mozzarella cheese |
6 Tablespoon | (3/4 stick) unsalted butter |
16 Ounce | dried large elbow noodles |
2 1/2 Cup | half-and-half, plus more as needed |
2 Cup | heavy cream |
8 Ounce | Cream Cheese, Cut into Small Pieces |
16 Ounce | roasted green chiles |
2 Tablespoon |
Step 1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 165℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 2
Spread the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in an even layer on a shallow pan or baking sheet. Place the pan on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 30-40 minutes. Remove from the grill.
00:40
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
24 Ounce freshly shredded cheddar cheese
8 Ounce freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Step 3
Increase the Traeger temperature to 300℉. Place the butter in a large disposable aluminum half pan and set the pan on the grill grates. Close the lid and let the butter melt completely, then remove the pan from the grill.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
6 Tablespoon (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
Step 4
Add the elbow noodles, half-and-half, heavy cream, 16 ounces of the smoked cheddar, all of the mozzarella, the cream cheese, and green chiles, and mix to combine.
16 Ounce dried large elbow noodles
2 1/2 Cup half-and-half, plus more as needed
2 Cup heavy cream
8 Ounce Cream Cheese, Cut into Small Pieces
16 Ounce roasted green chiles
Step 5
Return the pan to the grill. Close the lid and bake, stirring every 20 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the sauce is creamy, about 2 hours total. If the sauce looks too dry, add another splash of half-and-half and stir to combine. During the last 20 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining (unsmoked) cheddar cheese on top and add a light dusting of Traeger Prime Rib Rub.
02:00
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
2 Tablespoon Traeger Prime Rib Rub
Step 6
Remove the mac and cheese from the grill and serve hot. Enjoy!
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