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The Best Smoked Shells N Cheese (with Oven Instructions)

This is seriously the easiest and cheesiest mac and cheese you will ever make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 package American Singles Cheese unwrapped About 8-10 slices
  • 1 1/2 cups Uncooked Shells or macaroni
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp SPG BBQ Rub or All Purpose BBQ rub (or Salt, pepper & garlic powder)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Shredded Cheese For topping optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the stack of unwrapped cheese in the center of your baking pan.
  • Pour the noodles around the cheese.
  • Pour the heavy cream and water over the noodles.
  • Sprinkle with a little of the BBQ Rub (or seasonings of choice)
  • Add the butter on top DO NOT STIR INGREDIENTS.
  • Place in the smoker or oven uncovered.
  • Smoke at 225 degrees F for about an hour and fifteen minutes until the noodles are cooked. (or covered for 1 hour).
  • Stir all ingredients together (then top with additional shredded cheese if desired) and sprinkle with a bit more BBQ Rub and serve hot.

For oven

  • Follow instructions above but bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes until noodles are soft. Stir and enjoy.

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Keyword Mac and Cheese, Shells N Cheese, Smoked Sides, traeger