Description
A comforting blend of smoky pulled pork and creamy mac and cheese, topped with a crispy golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pulled pork
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until it smells slightly nutty and turns a faint golden color. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken.
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar until melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine cooked macaroni and pulled pork with the cheese sauce in a large bowl, mixing until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and the top turns golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer sauce, use whole milk or a mix of milk and cream. Grate your own cheese for smoother melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg