Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Um, yes, it truly is every bit as amazing as it sounds. Two of the world’s best foods mashed together into one truly amazing dinner. My famous slow cooker pulled pork is for more than just sandwiches. Make up a big batch, freeze and save for later. Then you can easily make homemade mac & cheese. Any time and even on a weeknight. Your family/friends/kids will love you for this one.
To me, one of the easiest things in the world to make is a big huge batch of pulled pork. A perfect cook all day meal and then to make it even easier I just cut it into chunks and toss it in my mixer to let it do the shredding work for me. I love a meal that practically cooks itself. Use the pork for sandwiches, tacos, nachos, enchiladas, and, well, you get the point. It’s totally worth your time.
Then, when you need a quick dinner, just boil up a few macaroni noodles…
Make up my homemade cheese sauce (seriously, it takes less than 10 minutes)….
Top with some breadcrumb and pop it in the oven. Dinner is seriously this easy and homemade. Such a huge win all the way around!
Easy Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Equipment
- oven-safe casserole dish
- saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover pulled pork
- 8 oz elbow pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheese I used a cheddar blend
- 6 tablespoons butter separate into 2 portions of 3 tablespoons each
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce I used sweet onion flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 ℉
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain
- Toss cooked pasta with leftover pulled pork
- In saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter
- Whisk in flour and salt until smooth
- Next, whisk in milk and let it simmer until sauce is thickened enough to stick to spoon
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in cheese until melted and smooth
- Add sauce to pork and pasta and toss until smooth
- Add to 2-quart casserole dish and top with bread crumbs
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over top
- Place dish in oven for approximately 20 minutes until top is lightly browned
- Remove from oven and drizzle with BBQ sauce before serving
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Use a hearty noodle like elbow, rotini, etc. that will hold up to the meat and cheese.
- Cook the pasta to just slightly undercooked so it doesn’t get mushy when baked in the oven.
Nutrition
Make sure you use the Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe!!
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Should I spray the casserole dish?
Yes you can to help with easier cleanup later!
Delicious! Recipe called for salt, however, no directions when to add. Did not add.