BBQ Mac and Cheese
Barbecue goes with macaroni and cheese, as spaghetti goes with marinara. So why not put some barbecue right in it?
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dried elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups Colby or sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce plus more for garnish
- 2 cups cooked BBQ pork or chicken shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9x13 baking dish.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the macaroni until al dente, about 8-9 minutes, then drain.
- Mix milk and heavy cream in a cup, and set aside for the cheese sauce.
- Melt butter in a pot, whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes, then gradually add the milk mixture, simmering until thick.
- Off the heat, blend in 2 cups of cheese and the BBQ sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni, stir in 1 cup of BBQ meat, and transfer to the baking dish.
- Top the macaroni with the remaining BBQ meat, extra BBQ sauce, and cheese, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
- For a golden top, broil for 3-4 minutes, then let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 837kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 31gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 28gSodium: 531mgFiber: 2g
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