Smoked Duck Confit Mac & Cheese

Delicious creamy mac and cheese on the smoker topped with Duck Confit, breadcrumbs & parmesan. This dish is great as a side or for the main event!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Elbow Noodles
  • 4 Tbsp. Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1 Cup Half and Half
  • 4 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. Mustard Powder
  • 1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ Cup Shredded Gouda Cheese
  • ½ Shredded Gruyere
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ Cup Panko
  • Ground Black Pepper to taste

Direction

  • Preheat smoker to 375 degrees F and add woodchips/pellets.
  • In a large saucepan, cook macaroni in salted, boiling water on the stove until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large cast iron skillet heated to medium, melt butter. Add flour and mustard powder while stirring with a spoon or whisk. Slowly add whole milk and half and half, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth.
  • Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Then add Gruyère, Gouda and cracked pepper. Stir until melted.
  • Dice Duck Confit. Add the diced duck and past to the cheese mix and stir until evenly coated in the cheese sauce.
  • Transfer skillet to the smoker and sprinkle with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Cook 30 minutes, or until top is browned and slightly crispy.