Use and Care Manual

SMOKED MAC & CHEESE
DIRECTIONS
1 Install the Accessory Frame in the bottom level
of the unit. While holding the smoke box open,
use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the
smoke box until filled to the top. Close the box.
2 Turn left-hand dial to select BAKE. Select
WOODFIRE FLAVOR. Set temperature to 375°F
and set time to 35 minutes. Select START/STOP
to begin preheating (preheating will take approx.
10 minutes).
3 In a large bowl, whisk together stock, milk,
heavy cream, cornstarch, and all seasonings.
Add cooked pasta, half of both cheeses and stir
to evenly combine. Transfer the mac & cheese to
a 2
1
/2-quart baking dish.
4 When unit is preheated and ADD FOOD and
PRS STRT is displayed, open door, place baking
dish on the unit. Close door and select START/
STOP to begin cooking. Stir the mac & cheese
every 10 minutes.
5 In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and
melted butter. When 5 minutes remain, open door,
remove dish from oven, and top with remaining
cheese and bread crumb mixture. Return the
dish to the oven, close door and cook for the
remaining 5 minutes.
6 When cooking is complete, open door,
remove dish and let mac & cheese cool
slightly before serving.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
1
1
/2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1–2 teaspoons kosher salt
1
/2 teaspoon ground
black pepper
1 box (16 ounces) elbow
or penne pasta, al dente
2 cups shredded
cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups mozzarella cheese,
divided
1
/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted
butter,melted
FUNCTION: BAKE | PREP: 10 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES
MAKES: 8–10 SERVINGS
BEGINNER RECIPE
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TIP For a gluten-free recipe, use cooked gluten-free
pasta of choice and gluten-free bread crumbs
and cook as instructed.
TIP While traditional baked mac & cheese isn’t
stirred, we recommend stirring this version
to ensure the smoke flavor penetrates evenly
throughout the dish while cooking.
HIGH-HEAT ROASTER
HIGH-HEAT ROASTER
30 High-Heat Roaster
TIP For a plant-based recipe, replace chicken with
beans of choice or favorite precooked plant-
based chicken and cook as instructed.
TIP We recommend using the all-purpose pellets for
a milder smoke flavor.
SMOKED CHICKEN NACHOS
DIRECTIONS
1 Install the Accessory Frame in the bottom level
of the unit. While holding the smoke box open,
use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the
smoke box until filled to the top. Close the box.
2 Turn left-hand dial to select BAKE. Press
WOODFIRE FLAVOR. Set temperature to 375°F
and set time to 10 minutes. Select START/STOP
to begin preheating (preheating will take approx.
10-15 minutes).
3 Line the Pro-Heat Pan with aluminum foil.
Spread half of the tortilla chips onto the pan,
drizzle with half the queso sauce, half the
shredded chicken, and half the shredded cheese.
Repeat with remaining ingredients so that two
layers are created.
4 When unit is preheated and ADD FOOD and
PRS STRT is displayed, open door and place
pan in unit. Close door, select START/STOP to
begin cooking.
5 When cooking is complete, open door
and remove pan. If desired, top with pico de
gallo, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, and
chopped cilantro.
INGREDIENTS
1 cooked rotisserie chicken
(3 pounds), shredded
12 ounces tortilla chips
15 ounces prepared queso
cheese sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican or
cheddar cheese
Pico de gallo, as desired
Sour cream, as desired
Guacamole, as desired
Sliced jalapenos, as desired
Fresh chopped cilantro, as desired
FUNCTION: BAKE | PREP: 10 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 10–15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS
BEGINNER RECIPE