Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

A serving of macaroni and cheese topped with shredded barbecue pulled pork, drizzled with barbecue sauce and garnished with herbs, on a blue plate. A baking dish with more of the same is in the background.

This baked Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! The whole family is going to love the creamy cheese sauce with the succulent pulled pork and BBQ sauce!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 638kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound pulled pork prepared
1 lb pasta such as cavatappi or shells cooked
BBQ sauce to drizzle on top
Parsley for garnish optional

Topping

2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
salt and black pepper to taste

Macaroni and Cheese

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
8 ounces gouda cheese shredded
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
nutmeg to taste
salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

To Make the Topping:

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the Panko bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the granulated garlic then add the Parmesan Romano grated cheese. Use a spatula to move the mixture around the pan so that it all gets toasted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2 tablespoons butter, 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, salt and black pepper, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Romano cheese

To Make the Cheese Sauce:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Slowly drizzle in the milk, whisking constantly. Then add the cream and continue to whisk.
1 cup whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream
Use a microplane to grate the nutmeg. I use about a 1/2 teaspoon.
nutmeg
Add the granulated garlic, and ground mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, salt and black pepper
Reserve about 2 ounces of cheese for the topping
8 ounces gouda cheese, 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
When the cream mixture is very warm, begin adding the cheese about 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk well after each addition and make sure the cheese is melted before adding the next batch.
After the cheese is all incorporated, taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper as needed. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you would like to give your cheese sauce a little kick.
Use spatula or wooden spoon to fold the pasta into the cheese sauce.
1 lb pasta such as cavatappi or shells

To Assemble the Dish:

Preheat a your oven 325 degrees F. Butter a 9×12 baking dish. Put the pulled pork on the bottom.
1 pound pulled pork
Spoon the mac and cheese over the pulled pork in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the top of the mac and cheese with the reserved cheese, then add the bread crumb topping.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Drizzle on a little barbecue sauce just before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
BBQ sauce to drizzle on top, Parsley for garnish

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