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smoked jalapeno beer mac and cheese

Smoked Jalapeno Beer Mac and Cheese

feat. Fat Boy Premium All Purpose Rub & Moo Moo Magic Brisket Rub & Seasoning by Southbound Barbecue & Sweet Heat Grill & Wing Squeeze by Terrapin Ridge Farms

Smoked Jalapeno Beer Mac and Cheese

American

BBQ

Smoked Jalapeno Beer Mac and Cheese

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Servings

8-10

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

1 hours

This award winning, crowd pleasing, and flavor packed dish is not one to be reckoned with. This Smoked Jalapeno Beer Mac and Cheese is creamy with a punch of spice! The best part about this recipe is that you can adjust the spice level to your audience's taste buds.


Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Fat Boy All Purpose Rub 
  • 2 Tbsp Moo Moo Magic Brisket Rub & Seasoning by Southbound Barbecue
  • Sweet Heat Grill & Wing Squeeze by Terrapin Ridge Farms (for garnish)
  • 1 Cappelletti Noodles (sub large elbows)
  • 1 block Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1 block Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 cups Milk
  • 2 blocks Cream Cheese
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 4 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Lager
  • 3 Jalapenos, diced
  • Zest of 1 Jalapeno
  • 3 Tbsp Green Onion, minced (for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill or smoker to 300 °F.
  2. Prep the sauce: In a cast iron pan on the stove on medium add: 1 stick of butter (or beef tallow) and minced garlic. Once butter has melted, add 4 Tbsp flour. Mix with a wooden spoon continuously for 2-3 minutes. Pour in milk and reduce to low. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Reduce heat to low. Slowly add in 4 cups half shredded colby jack and cheddar cheese. Add 2 Tbsp Fat Boy All Purpose Rub, & 2 Tbsp Moo Moo Magic Brisket Rub & Seasoning by Southbound Barbecue. Once cheese is fully incorporated, and the consistency is smooth, slowly fold in 3/4 of a lager. Cut the heat and let cool while boiling the pasta al dente.
  3. In a 12 inch cast iron or grill safe dish, add cooked pasta, and cheese mixture. Fold in remaining shredded cheese, and add additional jalapeno bits for an extra kick.
  4. Smoke for 1 hour. Garnish with minced green onion, Jalapeno Slices, and a drizzle of Sweet Heat Grill & Wing Squeeze by Terrapin Ridge Farms. Enjoy!

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