Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese

Smoked Brisket Macaroni and Cheese is my favorite side dish. This smoked mac and cheese recipe is so hearty that it could even be a main course! There are many ways to make mac and cheese. In this recipe and video we add several smoked elements to the dish, plus add a toasty, buttery crunch element at the end that really completes it. This is a 4 cheese mac and cheese that uses my secret ingredient, smoked cream cheese! You can use your favorite cheese for the other 3 cheese, but the smoked gouda, sharp cheddar, gruyere in this recipe are excellent. Bonus, everything including mac and cheese is better with brisket!
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[@jonbartosch1903]

Pro tip - don't put your wife's casserole dishes in the smoker. She will not appreciate the new patina as much as you do.

[@henrikofjall]

Hahaha … so true

[@LutherBuilds]

Yep. Just go with a foil pan if you don’t have a cast iron skillet.

[@michaelmcgee4209]

Between meat church and atbbq my wife and kids think I some sort of cooking genius...I am not! So thanks matt!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love that. Chef Tom and ATBBQ are good folks.

[@BlakeMerckleTrucking]

I've been looking for a meat church Mac an cheese perfect timing haha

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Excellent. Lots of people had asked.

[@SnackPack913]

Ok the dog cam is something you gotta keep moving forward

[@gerardbonner6464]

Nah.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Dolly is the real star.

[@gerardbonner6464]

@@MeatChurchBBQ I want to see close-ups of that panko

[@blakeknoph4876]

Here for the dog cam!

[@justinsmith8160]

Smoked cream cheese is key when making buffalo chicken dip as well

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

👊🏽

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

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

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@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!!!

[@Chuck5653]

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

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Agreed!

[@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!

[@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!

[@iRecycleWomen]

Lmao we haven't seen Matt react this much to a dish in awhile! 🤣 Thats how you know this is one to try for sure! Awesome job man

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YES!

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@DeuslMortis]

"I ain't here to help you lose weight, I'm here to help you enjoy life." Best sales pitch I've ever heard.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@toddn8763]

Think I'm going to do this with some leftover pulled pork

[@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!

[@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.

[@rdfrancis516]

I've watched enough of your videos to know that when a "Holy $h*%" comes out, you know it's good. 🤣This is now on the menu for this weekend.

[@DubbleD69]

Hi Matt. 😊Where is the Timberline XL manufactured? I have a Chinese built Treager pro and it’s a piece of of junk I’ve had to modify over the past 10 years. Hoping the T is still built in Oregon, but I’m guessing it’s not

[@countryliving4869]

I aint here to help you lose weight……but to enjoy life! YES SIR!!!

[@kevinspragg4397]

Looks so good. Do you have a video on how to separate the flat from the point? I have a big green egg and I can not fit the huge brisket that I picked up...

[@LutherBuilds]

I’m making this minus the brisket to go along with a pork butt/pulled pork I’m going to smoke this weekend for Mother’s Day.

[@roryvaughan92]

recipes for sides are always welcome

[@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.

[@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 🤣

[@TViper2369]

My daughter's boyfriend recently said "I've never had brisket", so clearly I now have an excuse to make some. Now it seems I'm gonna have to save a little extra to make some Mac and Cheese with. I'm thinking this would be pretty good with some pulled pork BBQ as well.

[@SuperDubmonster]

Not sure if I’d let someone date my daughter who hasn’t had brisket! Kidding. But yes with pulled pork it’s amazing. Idk if it’s as good as it with brisket though since I haven’t had brisket Mac. My wife makes a killer home made Mac n cheese when I grill steaks and we usually add one of the extra steaks to the Mac and it is so good! Different flavor with the steak than the pulled pork but they’re both killer!

[@invain3128]

Lol... Only vegans watch these videos and complain. No need to worry about them trolls! Love the videos and the peoducts!!

[@jrcordero8194]

I made smoked Mac and cheese for Thanksgiving, I don't think I had to wash the pan I made it in!

[@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!!

[@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

[@Hi-TechHillbilly]

Mac and cheese was one of the first things I smoked when I got my smoker. Smoke a peach cobbler to go with it... Oh yeah. Be careful. If you get some on the top of your head your tongue will beat your brains out trying to get to it.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

That is cool!

[@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!!

[@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

[@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!

[@1990westfalia]

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

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

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

[@gregorykrum6007]

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

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Gregory!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@pacificinnovative]

Matt you're so funny brother made me laugh out loud a couple times in this video. Thanks for doing what you do brother really appreciate you going to be starting my own channel here shortly. If there's anything I can help you with man just let me know. Thanks again

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you for being here!

[@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!

[@wfodavid]

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! Mac N Cheese does NOT include flour. Cream cheese is brilliant. I'm kinda partial to HOLY VOODOO though.....just sayin'

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Do it!

[@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!

[@cameronalexander9280]

Tip: If you can get Brother Bru-Bru’s Hot Sauce it adds a really great Smokey kick to the Mac and cheese! I didn’t time it right and had to smoke the cream cheese and the half and half separately in the smoker then mixed together after smoking. Still turned out amazing!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I'll look for that. Thanks!

[@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!

[@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.

[@gosman949]

Great recipe Matt. Sorry we missed you yesterday as we dropped by your store after seeing the Bluebonnets in Ennis! Picked up one of your T-shirts and your new Sugar rub! Having a hard time finding this rub up here in the Colleyville area!

[@swj2556]

That looks insanely good! BTW I made your Dr. Pepper Chicken...excellent! I tweaked the BBQ sauce a bit and my family was blown away! They suggested I bottle and sell it! Thanks for the base recipe! I don't think I will be buying anymore BBQ sauce except for maybe a bottle of that whomp sauce here and there.

[@davidgoldenmortgagepro]

Amazing! I will definitely try this. You also inspired me to order a variety pack hot sauce from Yellowbird. I've never tried them.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Hope you enjoy!

[@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.

[@Dan-pp8oy]

Excellent video…may have to do it with some chicken bc the wife doesn’t like a lot of red meat, but that’s okay. I liked the ingredients and will give it a go. Question for you though, why the top shelf in the Traegar? Heat issue?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

In this case no reason other than easier for the camera to see.

[@jimfeger2391]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@beaubarrett1399]

About to give this one a try.

[@chrisl1637]

Matt and recommendations on how to re-heat this if needed? The video you did on re-heating brisket worked out perfectly. Hoping you have a solution for this.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

It could dry out tbh. Might need to add some cream. I have not reheated it yet so I won't claim to be an expert.

[@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.

[@heathers.7755]

5:35 You also wanna shred your own cheese because pre-shredded cheese tends to be coated in a fine layer of cellulose to prevent clumping, and if you try to make a sauce with it instead of coming out smooth your sauce will have the consistency of runny mashed potatoes. Not good.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Exactly!

[@sms98bigblock]

Bagged pre-grated cheeses have an anti caking agent so they don't melt as smoothly and your cheese sauce will have a grainy texture, that's why when making any kind of cheese sauce you want to grate your own.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

100%

[@pgrant7688]

It's Matt Pittman so you know it's really good. I've never made it on the smoker. Going to try the smoked salsa too.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Enjoy!!

[@DixieNormas]

I make my M&C like this every family gathering. Another good meat to use is pork ribs...

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds great!

[@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!

[@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!

[@sooocheesy]

If you think you don't need to smoke your cream cheese, it's because you haven't ever had smoked cream cheese.

[@Dadzilla2]

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

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

That is awesome!!!!

[@MattX28025]

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

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@narbekalantarians6269]

Mac is one of our favorite things to do with leftover brisket. Gonna have to borrow your smoked cream cheese ingredient.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YES!!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That's some seriously good looking macaroni and cheese. Sour cream and mustard is also good in macaroni and cheese. Cheers, Matt! 👍👍✌️

[@taildragger77DK]

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

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I'd eat that.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@krackscountrycooking]

I’m definitely going to try this great job Matt

[@travmanmeyers]

Always appreciated. Thank you sir.

[@jagoss45]

I think I know what I'm doing with my next leftover pulled pork!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

100%!

[@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?!

[@JustinReynoldsUtah]

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

[@TerribleTim68]

Come on Matt, I would have put the whole bag of brisket in there. I thought you was a Texan. 🤣

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I ended up putting the rest on top.

[@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!

[@joshsuckstorf630]

Can you do a video on your take of smoked baked beans. Thanks for this awesome video can’t wait to try

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Good idea.

[@nicholascurrymaciel761]

More doggo! Looks like a great cook and has me drooling for the weekend.

[@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.

[@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!

[@GiovanClaros]

Making this one tonight!

[@timothykuharich9967]

I’ll have to give this one a try, I like the smoked cream cheese. Let’s see your take a chilimac

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Challenge!

[@brianmessing6591]

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

[@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.

[@mikemilligan4770]

Hey Matt, this looks amazing and I'm definitely going to make it. Question... I see that you cooked this on the top shelf of your Traeger and I've noticed you've done some other stuff on the top shelf as well. Would certainly love any insight on why you place certain items up there?? Thanks, keep these videos comin'!!!

[@steveleavell114]

I'm not a fan of cream cheese because I think it's to sweet. Smoked cream cheese sounds awesome.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

We love smoked cream cheese - www.meatchurch.com/blogs/recipes/smoked-cream-cheese

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@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.