Smoky Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Smoky Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked); 6 cups water; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 ounces colby jack cheese, shredded; 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 12 slices American cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature; 1 cup half and half; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon Revolution Barbecue North Carolina BBQ Rub; Butter for greasing baking dish

March 30, 2025

There’s something sacred about a bubbling tray of homemade mac and cheese. In our house, it means it’s the weekend. The smoker’s running low and slow, the playlist is set, and dinner is all about comfort. This Smoky Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese is what we pile onto plates when the weather turns or when the heart needs a little extra warmth. Cooking it on the pellet grill brings the flavor full circle—wood smoke weaving through all that melty cheese. Whether you're running a Traeger or just working the grill with indirect heat, this dish brings the smoke and the soul.

Smoky Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Author:

Glenn Connaughton

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Calories

650

This Smoky Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese is comfort food the way it was meant to be—rich, creamy, and loaded with smoky flavor in every bite. Five cheeses blend into gooey perfection, seasoned with Revolution Barbecue’s North Carolina BBQ Rub, then kissed with wood smoke as it bakes on the grill. A pellet grill is the ideal setup, but any grill using indirect heat and a smoke tray or tube can deliver that same deep, fire-cooked flavor. Serve it as a side or let it shine as the main event—this mac and cheese is a smoky showstopper built for barbecue nights.

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Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked)
6 cups water
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces colby jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
12 slices American cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
1 cup half and half
1 cup heavy cream
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Revolution Barbecue North Carolina BBQ Rub
Butter for greasing baking dish

Directions

Setup your grill

Pellet Grill (Preferred Method): Preheat your pellet grill to 350°F. Use a mild to medium wood like apple, cherry, or hickory for a balanced smoky flavor.
Charcoal or Gas Grill: Set up for indirect heat at 350°F. If using a gas grill, add a smoke tube or foil tray with wood chips to introduce smoke.

Cook the Macaroni

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add elbow macaroni and cook just under al dente. Drain and set aside.

Mix the Cheese Sauce

In a large mixing bowl, combine the half and half, heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, American cheese, and half of the cheddar and colby jack cheeses.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of Revolution Barbecue North Carolina BBQ Rub until well mixed.
Fold in the cooked macaroni and the eggs. Mix until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Assemble and Grill

Grease an 8-by-11 or 9-by-13-inch grill-safe baking dish with butter. Pour in the macaroni mixture and spread it evenly.
Top with the remaining cheddar and colby jack cheeses. Sprinkle a little extra BBQ rub on top.
Place the baking dish on the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Note

When it comes to comfort food, few things satisfy like creamy, smoky mac and cheese straight off the grill. Whether you're serving it as a side for your next barbecue or letting it shine as the star of the plate, this dish delivers big-time flavor with every bite. That blend of gooey cheeses and Revolution Barbecue’s North Carolina BBQ Rub hits all the right notes—savory, smoky, and just a little sweet.

Tried it at home? Tag us on Instagram or Facebook with #revolutionbbq—we’d love to see how you’re making this dish your own. And if you haven’t already, grab a bottle of our North Carolina BBQ Rub at revolutionbbq.com and take your mac to the next level.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation

Serving Size 1 serving (250 grams)
Calories 650, Fat 40 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 milligrams, Monounsaturated Fat 12 milligrams, Carbs 42 grams, Protein 28 grams, Potassium 350 milligrams, Fiber 2 grams, Sodium 980 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, Iron 2 milligrams