Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

Brother, ignore the trolls. Your instructional videos are first rate.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@Chuck5653]

Side dish??? THAT is an entire meal Matt. Holy smokes!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Agreed!

[@jsatre5504]

Nobody does smoked food better than you Matt. These videos are gold, thanks for sharing your talent and inspiring us all.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I sincerely appreciate that!!!

[@eyoung74]

Matt you’ve inspired me to to grill often. I just made the Mac and Cheese. Family loved it as well as the brisket I made last weekend. Love your videos! They’re real and authentic. Thank you Sir!

[@randymo8709]

The smoked cream cheese seems like it could be a real game changed. Thanks for doing more outdoor side dishes. Keep em' coming.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Proud of that element. It's great!

[@travmanmeyers]

Always appreciated. Thank you sir.

[@TheVanWinkel]

13:45 is my genuine reaction to seeing this. Just wanted to say thank you for prepping and creating these videos for us in a digestible manner!

[@johnhurlbut]

I just don't know when I'm ever going to have left over brisket! This looks amazing as always Matt! Thank You!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I had to plan for sure. :)

[@FreeBird614Two]

So love this recipe so much... huge fan and anything MAC & CHEESE, Sriracha, Buffalo, Blue Cheese, BBQ prepare your meat of choice and there you go!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Damn, sounds good.

[@scott729]

Wife was gone over the weekend and I had some leftover brisket so I made a quick version of this which turned out pretty good ... wish I would have gone full blown on it, but it was a last minute decision. I ate the entire cast iron skillet full of it. Shame on me. Full disclosure, over two meals 🙂. I do all of the cooking in our family and I make a hell of a mess every single night. Thanks Matt, I will add those cheeses next time, great idea.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Scott!!!!

[@jimfeger2391]

I put this together today. Gonna bake it tomorrow. I can’t wait!

[@SinisterMD]

My wife has made Mac and Cheese with smoked gouda and apple slices before and that little bit of smoke really added a different component to the dish. This is undoubtedly on another level. Added to my list of things to make. Looking forward to it Matt, thanks for the recipe.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds great!

[@JustinReynoldsUtah]

That Traeger Mac & Cheese is my favorite from them. Glad you are brining some light to that recipe.

[@SirPartyRoc]

Just when I thought I reached the end of Mac-n-cheese recipes you come up with a new one. The butter in panko is genius for the crust. Smoked cream cheese for the extra smoke. I look forward to making this recipe.

[@mitchcasey8576]

I always have brisket leftovers and never thought of vacuum sealing then sous-viding it. Wild. Thanks for teaching me this

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

we do it 100% of the time. Great way to reheat it. The best way actually. We even have a brisket reheating video.

[@Dan-pp8oy]

Matt, I made the Mac and Cheese for Father’s Day for family. Thank you so much for the recipe! I also cooked some chicken and steak and reviewed your videos for how to cook them on the grill (how often to turn). I got some great compliments…I deferred them all to you.

[@jimerickson542]

Hell yeah. I usually incorporate rub into the panko topping, gives it a nice color. That and a poblano with some bacon if I didn't have brisket frozen

[@ZenoMuncrief1]

It's like you read my mind. I was wondering... What would meat church do with Mac and cheese... And 💥 boom! Very delicious! I also make a huge mess when I cook... I know the pain!

[@jasonhollinger9513]

First off, if you are looking to hire a taste tester, I'm available. Lol... This looks amazing man. I'm a big fan of the sides. My three favorite sides are mac n cheese, baked beans and slaw. Lastly, I'm enjoying the wrap-up videos. Getting those compliments from family is gold. One of my sons will only eat the bacon that I home cure. My youngest gets excited when I make it. Again, those compliments from family are gold. I even made about 80 pounds of bacon a couple of years ago and took it a homeless ministry in Trinidad Colorado. They loved it as well. Keep up the great work man. These videos are always a good part of my Wednesday's.

[@mel_steves_gardening]

Everytime I cook a brisket I vacuum seal a big chunk from the flat and the point for easy fast dinners and Mac and cheese is definitely one of my favorite meals to use brisket. I will have to incorporate the bread crumbs next time for sure!!! Keep up the good work, love how informative your videos are!!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds great!

[@stevenkramer4536]

I do smoked Mac and cheese at events. My secret to awesome toasted breadcrumbs is to pre toast them on a sheet tray and take them with me. It’s easier to keep adding a little milk or butter to the pans of Mac and cheese on the smoker to keep it creamy and then sprinkle the bread crumbs on during the last 15 mins before I serve.

[@beaubarrett1399]

About to give this one a try.

[@bobsmith8857]

I've made smoked Mac n Cheese before, but like the idea of smoked cream cheese and smoking the liquid. Have some left over brisket, guess this will be made today!

[@Nick73729]

Can’t recall you ever swearing when you tasted the dish 😂😂😂. This truly looks epic. I can’t wait to do another brisket just so I can use the leftovers to make this! Thanks for another awesome video!

[@HarleyRider1]

You’re a bad ass outdoor cook . Learning a lot.

[@docsolliday9981]

Bro I’ve been doing smoked Mac and cheese for awhile and never thought about smoking the cheese sauce and putting everything together. Definitely doing this. 🙌🏻 Father Matt🙌🏻

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Cheers!

[@RAMKILLER97]

Brother, trying to keep the videos shorter?! I can sit here and watch you cook up delicious meals all day! Love all you’re recipes and can’t wait to try this one!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Enjoy!

[@gigiscooking3437]

I love me some mac and cheese! And wow with that brisket! It's a definite must try.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Hope you enjoy

[@Dadzilla2]

Looks great and thanks for sharing. I'll have to make and share with friends at my VFW.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

That is awesome!!!!

[@zman7953]

The best BBQ teacher in the bizness. Cheers to you and Dolly.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I really appreciate that! -Matt

[@georgemuneio3786]

Looks awesome Matt. Been smoking for years, going to make this for my next family outing. Love the videos, I look to your videos often for advice. Thanks - keep smoking

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much George!!

[@markwindholz816]

Looks awesome, Matt. I make my Mac and cheese with the same exact ingredients. The only thing I do differently is I make a roux. With the half and half. Then, add the smoked cream cheese and smoke the mixture for 30 minutes or so. I don't use hot sauce, but I finely chop jalapeños and add to the mixture. The jalapeños are also presmoked. I also sprinkle your Meat Church Holy Voodo on top of the panko before I put it back into the smoker for final cook. Friends and family say it's off the charts.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love that Mark! Thanks for sharing.

[@armorofgod6644]

Sounds amazing gotta try that thanks for the idea!!

[@joshthiel7187]

I make a similar Mac in the traeger but I mix The Gospel rub into the bread crumbs and it is a game changer!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love it!

[@ryanyould7955]

I’m not one to normally comment on peoples videos. This recipe changed the game. 10/10. 👍🏼

[@Rockdav364]

Excellent recipe right here. Going to be making loads of Brisket Man n’ Cheese for a work event next weekend, so I greatly appreciate the guidance! Keep the great tips and smoked goodness coming!

[@LarryDavis-g9p]

New to Meat Church, best instructional videos on the internet. I spend hours looking for your recipes. By the way, great clip on Jimmy Fallon

[@cozenmachine412]

This looks amazing

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks!!

[@camerong5349]

I might take that a tad further and put that in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes after pulling out of the smoker. Very nice though! Gotta try it!

[@taildragger77DK]

Looks fantastic. I think I will try that and add some chopped Hatch green chilies.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I'd eat that.

[@dreamersridge729]

This is going to be my daughter birthday dinner. Thanks for all your content

[@mikeymutual5489]

Good recipe! No roux or eggs needed if you melt in some cream cheese! The only changes I would have made is to use whole milk instead of half and half (there is *plenty* of fat in the cheeses), only a half a package of cream cheese and seasoned traditional breadcrumbs (properly toasted on top) instead of tasteless panko for the topping.

[@SanjivMore]

Looks fantastic... will have to give it a go......

[@ted8100]

I always save some brisket for another recipe or experiment. I'm looking forward to trying this for my next pot luck meal, looks delicious.

[@timkearns4728]

That looks amazing! We are opening our beach house this weekend, I do believe this will be on the Saturday afternoon menu.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Fantastic! I won't get back to mine until June. Missing it!

[@craigewenson7144]

Looks great !!!! trying it this weekend

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Hope you enjoy.

[@jimstokes1076]

Love your videos every week that looks by far the easiest way for tasty Mac and cheese, some other channels make it way too complicated

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for that feedback. We try to make things as approachable as possible.

[@bmeclipse]

Now I know what my mac n cheese has been missing. Gruyère. Well, and smoked cream cheese. One thing I’ve done with leftover brisket is cut it into small chunks and pan fry it in brisket tallow to get it crunchy then toss it into fried rice. That’s what I’m gonna do with this recipe. Thanks, Matt!

[@bmxrider1382]

This is going to blow my family away this thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing!

[@darinrowberry4909]

Another masterpiece Matt! I’ve been smoking food for years and I haven’t done Mac and cheese before. Looks like I’m in for a weekend brisket and a killer side dish!👍

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Enjoy it!

[@Phanstern1419]

Great dish!! I add smoked green chilies to the mix, sometimes without the brisket. That adds a fun kick.

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

Man that looks incredible, only thing I’d add and it’s my preference is jalapeños that’s it

[@jtb9544]

I love these wrap ups! I really think it adds a ton to the video having after thoughts from days later. Great video!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you for that feedback!

[@tricepilot]

Yesterday I made this recipe and used my Pit Boss vertical smoker to smoke it. The results were excellent! I used brisket from the local Harmon's BBQ. I made a serving to welcome a new family to the street and one for a guy who had just come home from the hospital. The portion we had was gone in one sitting. I'm going to be making your shotgun shells next.

[@michaelparsons541]

Can’t wait to try this. I have done something somewhat similar as far as the creaminess, when doing smoked scalloped potatoes with bacon.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love that.

[@XRFan101]

This is comfort food at its finest 👌😍

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I agree!

[@debraglover5694]

Well we tried this over this past weekend, we really liked it the only thing is for us it was a little dry. Next time will have to make more moist, plus i think i put to much Gruyere. But we will be doing this again, and making the adjustments that we thought of. Thanks Matt 😊

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Cheers!

[@MadPick]

I'm still loving the wrap-ups at the end! Thanks for a great video and what looks to be a delicious recipe.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for that feedback.

[@codyseale]

Aaaaaaaa!!!! That looks like a little slice of HEAVEN!!!

[@yokesBL]

Correct...not many side dishes better than that. My dad and I had a bbq business for a few years and made a brisket mac and cheese. Cant wait to incorporate some of your recipe in and try it. Well done as always, gold top cheers to you.

[@primitivokitchen6247]

I just found out that we used you guys seasonings at a national level cook-off in México we ranked on pork 28/120 and on beef 50/120. Pd.Had the time of my life

[@MrJonathanoro]

This is a must try recipe

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@krackscountrycooking]

I’m definitely going to try this great job Matt

[@mattwaf]

Ooo baby. I've been wanting this video for a long time. And I got a brisket going on the smoker before bed tonight.

[@mikewelter869]

Loved your reaction when you tasted it, looks delicious!! Loved Dolly! I always have my little smoking buddy Kodiak at my feet!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love that!

[@ramy5822]

literally laughed out loud at your taste reaction, thanks for making this video, looks amazing!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anthonymagee5725]

I did the same thing lmao 🤣

[@g54b95]

That looks amazing! I have to admit, I was slightly annoyed when you didn't put all of the brisket in there. But then you piled it on top at the end and everything was good again!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YEP!

[@richardfagala1153]

Can’t wait to make this side dish. Looks delish.

[@GilMichelini]

Matt, when I heard you say in one of your videos "Get your head out of the recipe.", I subscribed! Please keep the videos coming and ignore the trolls who can't boil water without a detailed recipe.

[@gregorykrum6007]

I cannot wait to try this! Love your videos...keep up the great work.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Gregory!

[@Christine-yi1un]

This looks AMAZING. I have all of these ingredients and am smoking a brisket now. I’ll use the lean for this and make this tomorrow. Thank you for helping me gain ten pounds. PS disregard the negative comments. Your followers appreciate your recipes.

[@jimmyowens1245]

I made this last night and it's a definite winner!! Thanks for another great detailed video, you're making me a better cook.

[@chrisolson8815]

Haha. Glad you said something during the video. I was going to give you a hard time about leaving all that "yield" behind in the pans. I started salivating when you pulled the cream cheese off and still am. I can't do basic M&C. Has to be notched up. This is several notches up. Dude, you have me hooked on using panko in new ways, too. I started getting all kinds of ideas after the egg video (although I couldn't talk the wife into letting me fry the whites for easter, LOL)

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love that!

[@tucksmith8300]

Looks delicious right there

[@SausageKramp]

Love it! Can't wait to make this. Not sure if you've done this already, but I'd love a quick video tour of your outdoor kitchen and the layout of everything.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

We plan to soon!

[@leesims]

Love your channel, can't wait to try this recipe, Love Dolly (Australian Sheppard?) I have a Mini.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Yes she is Aussie\Blue Healer

[@matthewmiller7527]

Literally just made mac and cheese almost exactly like this earlier this week and I was thinking about adding brisket I had in a vac sealed bag and here we are haha looks great

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds great!

[@Tursk]

I've had my Traeger for 6 months now and have yet to try a smoked mac n cheese, can't wait to try this recipe!

[@ryanp6999]

How are you liking it? I've been debating getting one. I currently smoke meats on my Slow n Sear 22" kettle and I get decent results at best.

[@Tursk]

@@ryanp6999 Absolutely love it. Went with the pro 575 for roughly $800. I use it every other day and could not be happier. Easy set up, easy clean up, control it from your phone, great bark & smoke flavor, what's not to love?!

[@papascruffy]

I can't believe it took me this long to see this, I'm a mac and cheese nut and fixin to smoke a brisket, perfect!

[@kiltlifter3988]

Thank you Matt,! I like to add 10% yellow American cheese from the deli, it helps to emulsify all the cheeses.

[@stannitchell8957]

Just did this up Matt minus the smoked cheese (just used cheddar) turned out awesome. Thanks for the video

[@bobashwell9868]

I used shells (par boil 6 mins only) for more cheese coverage and went with the suggested 3 C of H&H. Traeger w/post oak and pecan. Briefly thought of offering some to the grands who live off of the box stuff....nah. I may eat it all myself.

[@1230mkelly]

Is there a particular brand of shells that you prefer over any other? What shell brand is your go to!?

[@bobashwell9868]

@@1230mkelly Nope, but semolina tastes/cooks best for me

[@stevemaynor2624]

Matt another awesome video. I will cook this for Sunday dinner

[@DavidDarke-ji3tc]

Great video Matt. I have done mac and cheese on the smoker many times. Have tried a couple of different recipes over the years. Yours sounds great. As an alternative to the panko I have used crushed up Cheez It's as a topping and it adds another layer of flavor and texture. Can't wait to see the carnitas recipe.

[@MattX28025]

O M G. This is my new Mac n cheese recipe. You never fail to amaze!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@jasonbean2764]

In 1977, at age 18, I visited a hippie commune called the Farm. They were vegetarian. It was my first experience with a meat free diet. It wasn't horrible. Still, I was glad to get back to an ordinary American diet.:)

[@Anvilarm07]

Thanks for making me drool on my shirt! Your video lengths are perfect at just under 20 minutes.

[@bretthonza2930]

Matt, I've been smoking "bacon Mac and cheese" for a while but I always love your twist on things. I'll be trying the "crunch element" this weekend when I do some smoked meatloaf for my neighbors with this as a side. Comfort food never tasted so good. Thanks Matt!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I need to try bacon in it. Never done that!

[@bretthonza2930]

@@MeatChurchBBQ Yes sir.lb.thick cut bacon, chopped up on cooked on the griddle and mixed in before putting on the smoker rocks. Doing a brisket this Sunday so have to try that in the Mac and cheese.

[@brianmessing6591]

Great video! Here in Idaho we finally got a BBQ store. I was excited to see your gospel seasoning there, I bought 4.

[@kryptcalhoun6165]

Makin this one for Mother’s Day, can’t wait to try it. I’m choosing to use smoked pulled pork instead of brisket, mom prefers pulled pork.

[@terryhamilton985]

Incredible! Love it. We do a similar m&c. I’ll have to add that cream cheese. Only thing is I only use the skillet for all, except the Al dante pasta. Great looking Mac n Cheese.

[@chriskirkscey3171]

I’ve done a similar recipe recently but I mix in Holy Gospel and Honey Hog with the Panko and Melted butter.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Awesome.

[@SuperHitchcockfan]

We are making this for our New Year's Eve party this year. Thank you for the direction and inspiration!

[@brandonsmith606]

Man this looks like the best thing ever I'm definitely going to try it

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

You should!

[@constancelacount6341]

Thank you for helping me enjoy life!

[@GiovanClaros]

Making this one tonight!

[@armygreenfj3924]

Making this for thanksgiving! Thanks for your videos!

[@donaldmatthies6026]

Damn, Now I'm going to try this tomorrow. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Our pleasure!

[@1990westfalia]

Stanley Cup reference is awesome. Good luck to your Stars! From a Wild fan. Skillet

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Matt! I have done Mac & cheese on my Traeger before but nothing like this. Being from Nova Scotia, I usually add lobster and scallops, but I’m going to try brisket. Your smoked cream cheese idea sounds very enticing. Keep them coming! Hope you had a great Easter.

[@yalefogarty2498]

This looks fantastic. We don’t cook Briskets that often but I can see this with pulled pork. This will be in our future, my wife will need a cheat day from her weight watchers, there isn’t enough “points” in the world to cover this! 😳😂🤣😂 Keep the after spot, it always adds good info to the video’s!