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Pulled Pork Mac And Cheese

Irresistibly Cheesy Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Delight

This Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese combines smoky richness with creamy comfort, making it the perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

For the Pulled Pork

  • 2 cups Pulled Pork homemade or store-bought, avoid excess sauce
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce recommend Sweet Baby Ray's

For the Pasta

  • 16 oz Short-Cut Pasta elbow or cavatappi

For the Cheese Sauce

  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 2 tsp Granulated Garlic
  • 3 cups Whole Milk warmed
  • 8 oz Smoked Gouda Cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese

For the Sauce Base

  • 4 tbsp Butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Start by shredding your cheeses and warming the milk in a saucepan until it's just about to simmer.

Cooking

  • Cook the short-cut pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 6-8 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and onion powder. Whisk in flour and stir for about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add warm milk, whisking until thick and smooth. Mix in cheeses until melted.
  • Gently fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce. In a separate bowl, mix pulled pork with barbecue sauce.
  • In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cheesy pasta, then half of the pulled pork mixture. Repeat with remaining pasta and pork. Top with reserved cheese.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for about 15 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of extra cheese for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 2mg
Keyword BBQ, Cheesy, comfort food, mac and cheese, Pasta, Pulled Pork
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