By Zach Dallas

CKPG Today Summer Cooking

Summer cooking: smoky mac & cheese

Jun 22, 2023 | 12:30 PM

Wo doesn’t love a bowl of mac & cheese? After all, it is one of the most popular comfort foods! Chef Stacey from CNC’s Professional Cook program shows us how to add a smoky flare to this classic dish.

Smoky Mac & Cheese serves 4
2 lb pasta, cooked el dente
4 cups heavy cream
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne
3 splashes hot sauce
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz gouda (or smoked cheese)
1 cup panko
½ cup parmesan, grated
1 green onion, sliced
Liquid smoke
Additions: Smoked ham, bacon, brisket, pulled pork, shrimp, lobster