Best 5 Backyard Barbecue Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a backyard barbecue feast with a delectable twist on the classic macaroni and cheese. This dish is an explosion of flavors, featuring tender macaroni coated in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, infused with the smoky aroma of grilled meats and vegetables. The addition of crispy bacon and a golden brown crust adds a delightful texture and extra layer of savory goodness. This recipe is perfect for any outdoor gathering, bringing together the comfort of a classic dish with the excitement of a backyard barbecue. Alongside the main macaroni and cheese recipe, you'll also find variations that cater to different tastes and preferences. From a vegetarian version bursting with roasted vegetables to a spicy rendition that packs a flavorful punch, there's something for every palate. Get ready to elevate your next barbecue with this irresistible macaroni and cheese that will leave your guests craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WAGON WHEEL WESTERN BBQ MAC & CHEESE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, for buttering the baking dish
Kosher salt
1 pound wagon wheel pasta
Two 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, freshly grated (2 cups)
8 ounces foil-wrapped shelf-stable cheese such as Velveeta, grated or cubed (2 cups)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 ounces smoked mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
One 8-ounce bag kettle-cooked barbecue flavored potato chips, crushed fine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with a generous amount of salt. Boil the pasta until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes less than the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, add the evaporated milk and Dijon and whisk together. Bring to a simmer. Toss the Cheddar, shelf-stable cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Stir into the sauce cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta, then add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle an even layer of the mozzarella over the top. Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the cheese, and top with a thick layer of crumbled potato chips.
  • Bake, uncovered, until gooey and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

NO-BOIL SMOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This extra smoky mac and cheese can be prepared ahead and added to your grill and smoker set up when you're finishing off other dishes for the ultimate barbecue side. One tablespoon of chipotle adobo sauce adds extra smokiness and a bit of heat, but feel free to add more as desired if you prefer more smoke and spice.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 to 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
8 ounces mild yellow Cheddar, shredded (about 2 cups)
8 ounces smoked Gouda, shredded (about cups)
8 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cubed
1 pound elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat (about 375 degrees F if your grill has a thermometer; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners on low or off; for a charcoal grill, bank the coals on one side of the grill). Prepare a smoker tube with smoking pellets according to the manufacturer's instructions and set on the grill to begin smoking (see Cook's Note).
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a smooth paste. Cook, stirring, until the mixture smells nutty but hasn't browned, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the smoked paprika, then whisk in the milk and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the adobo and salt. Off heat, whisk in half of the shredded Cheddar and Gouda and all of the processed cheese cubes to make a smooth sauce.
  • Spread the uncooked macaroni in a disposable 9-by-13-inch foil baking tin and pour the sauce over. Stir to coat the pasta in the sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with foil and place on the indirect part of the grill. Close the grill. Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil, close the grill and cook 10 minutes more. If cooking on a gas grill, turn off the grill, close the lid and let rest in the grill with the smoker tube for 10 minutes more before serving. (On a charcoal grill, just remove the baking tin and serve.)

PORK BBQ MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h45m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

One 3- to 5-pound pork butt
BBQ Rub, recipe follows
4 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups cooked macaroni
8 ounces Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
2 ounces BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1 ounce smoked Cheddar, shredded
1/2 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup ancho chile powder
1/4 cup bourbon paprika
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds brown sugar
4 cups ketchup
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry mustard
1/4 cup hot sauce
4 teaspoons bourbon paprika
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
4 teaspoons salt
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
2 pounds shredded white Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Rub the pork with the BBQ Rub, then place in a pan with the vinegar. Cover with plastic and foil, then roast for 3 to 4 hours. Let cool, then remove the fat cap and bone and shred the pork.
  • Heat 3 ounces pulled pork. Place the macaroni and Cheese Sauce in a saucepan and cook on medium heat until hot. Place the macaroni and cheese in a bowl, then top with the pork, BBQ sauce, smoked Cheddar and green onion. (Reserve the remaining ingredients for more servings or another use.)
  • Combine the chile powder, paprika, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon and ginger in a bowl.
  • Place the brown sugar and ketchup in a bowl and mix well. Add the vinegar, mustard, hot sauce, paprika, pepper, salt, Worcestershire and 1 cup water and continue to mix until well blended and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Melt the butter in a pot, then add the flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the milk, cream, salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat, stirring often, until thickened. Turn off the heat and add the cheese. Stir until melted.

BACKYARD BARBECUE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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it was based on Hungry Man dinners,i create another mac and cheese recipe,with a taste of barbecue,it filled with chicken,kielbasa sausages and shredded pork on a special barbecue sauce.

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c shredded pork
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 lb kielbasa sausage,sliced
1/4 c olive oil
1 jar(s) processed cheese spread
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese,softened
1/2 c fat free milk
1 c honey barbecue sauce,divided
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
1 rotisserie chicken,deboned and chopped
3/4 c sliced jalapeno peppers
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese,divided
3/4 c crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Add shredded pork into the baking dish.
  • 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water,stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite,8 minutes.Drain.
  • 3. In a large skillet,pour olive oil into the skillet,add sliced kielbasa sausages;saute for 5 minutes.
  • 4. Stir processed cheese spread and cream cheese together in a large bowl until smooth;add milk.Stir 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and dry onion soup mix into cheese spread mixture;mix in shredded chicken,sliced kielbasa sausages,sliced jalapenos,macaroni and 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese.
  • 5. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish.Top with bacon crumbles and remaining 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese;drizzle with remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
  • 6. Bake in preheated oven until bubbling and golden,20 to 30 minutes.

BEEFY BARBECUE MACARONI



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"I developed this dish while visiting a friend," says Mary Cokenour of Monticello, Utah. "She came home late from work and didn't have time to grocery shop. So I threw together this all-in-one skillet dish using pantry staples. Her family was so impressed that now she makes it for them once a week."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Additional cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the macaroni, barbecue sauce, pepper and cayenne., In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in cheese until melted. Pour over the macaroni mixture; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your macaroni and cheese.
  • Choose a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your dish. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a little bit of a bite to it.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the sauce. This will help to create a creamy and flavorful sauce.
  • Add milk and cheese gradually. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese before baking. This will give it a golden brown crust.
  • Let the macaroni and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to serve.

Conclusion:

Backyard Barbecue Macaroni and Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sauce, gooey cheese, and crispy topping, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your next barbecue. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is sure to please, give Backyard Barbecue Macaroni and Cheese a try.

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