American · easy

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Name: Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz Cavatappi or Elbow Macaroni; 1 lb Pre-Made Pulled Pork; 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce; 3 tbsp Butter; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 1/2 cups Whole Milk; 1 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded; 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1 cup French Fried Onions

Creamy mac and cheese topped with tender BBQ pulled pork and crispy fried onions.

45 min
Total: 4
Serves: $13.00
Est. cost: 750
Cal/serving

Parent noteUse pre-made pulled pork from the deli or grocery hot bar to make this a quick weeknight meal. Kids love the crispy onion topping.

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Ingredients

Cavatappi or Elbow Macaroni16 oz
Pre-Made Pulled Pork1 lb
BBQ Sauce1/2 cup
Butter3 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour3 tbsp
Whole Milk2 1/2 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded1 1/2 cups
Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded1 cup
Smoked Paprika1/2 tsp
French Fried Onions1 cup

Method

01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook cavatappi or elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
02
Warm the pulled pork in a small saucepan with BBQ sauce over medium-low heat. Keep warm.
03
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, about 4 minutes.
04
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar, pepper jack, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in cooked pasta.
05
Transfer mac and cheese to a greased baking dish. Top with pulled pork and crispy fried onions.
06
Bake 20 minutes until bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

750
Calories: 38g
Protein: 60g
Carbs: 38g
Fat