Absolute Decadence - BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

By Lucy Olschan September 2, 2014

Prep Time : 20 minutes
Cook Time : 30 minutes
Yield : 6 servings
Allergens : dairy, gluten

Ingredients

Elbow Macaroni - half a box or 8oz
Shredded Cheese - 2 cups + extra for topping ( I use a mixture of cheddar, swiss, mozzarella and provolone)
Parmesan Cheese - 1/2 cup + extra for topping
Milk - 2 cups
Butter - 2 table spoons
All Purpose Flour - 2 table spoons
Ground Nutmeg - a pinch
Sweet Paprika - a pinch
Ground Black Pepper - a pinch
Onion and Garlic Powder - 1 tea spoon
Bread Crumbs - 1/4 cup
Pulled Pork - 1 and 1/2 cups
BBQ Sauce of your choice - 2 table spoons

Instructions

Place hand shredded pork in a heat proof bowl and toss with the bbq sauce. Place in an oven set to 325F degrees for 15 minutes.

Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, add the macaroni all at once. Cook 1 minute less than package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.

In the meantime, place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, whisk in the flour and the spices. This will create a roux for your sauce. When a paste has formed, whisk in the milk stirring constantly, until there are no lumps. Bring the milk mixture to a gentle boil while stirring often with a whisk, being sure to scrape the bottom and sides the whole time. When the milk mixture is gently bubbling and has thickened a bit, add the shredded cheese and the parmesan. Stir until everything has melted and you have a smooth, velvety cheese sauce. Stir in the cooked macaroni.

Reserve about a third of the pork and stir the rest into the macaroni and cheese mixture. Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into lightly greased baking dish or into individual, oven-safe serving dishes. Top with the reserved pork, sprinkle with some extra shredded cheese and bread crumbs.

Bake at 350F degrees for about 20 minutes.

This recipe is absolute decadence
It’s true that it might be a complete artery blocker and not really recommended by the American Heart Association, but guaranteed to turn around even the worst of days. It is the ultimate comfort food and will turn any dead-of-the-winder blizzard into a light dusting. Absolutely guarantees everyone coming back for more. You can also bake mac and cheese in muffin tins and serve as appetizers for a party!

I make this recipe with left over ribs or pulled pork. Not that there usually would be left overs, but I guarantee that by cooking double the amount needed. For very easy slow cooker ribs or pulled pork recipe to use, look it up in the recipe section.

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