Coppa Pork Steaks
October 18, 2026This Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese starts with a viral three-cheese mac, then adds a bold seasoning blend and leftover pulled pork for a craveable, comforting dinner.
Looking for more comfort foods to enjoy? Try our Pulled Pork Chili or these Pulled Pork Enchiladas.
A Quick Look at Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
- ✅ Recipe Name: Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
- ⏲️ Ready In: 55 minutes
- 👨👨👦👦 Serves: 8 hearty servings
- 🍽️ Calories:
- 💪 Protein:
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Elbow macaroni, Mozzarella, Colby Jack, and Cheddar cheeses. Butter, flour, heavy cream, evaporated milk, seasonings, and leftover pulled pork.
- 📋 Dietary Info:
- 💯 Why You’ll Love It: This viral mac and cheese gets even better with leftover pulled pork. The three-cheese mac, combined with tender pulled pork, turns leftovers into something worth planning for.
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese starts with a viral, ultra-creamy three-cheese base, but it doesn’t stop there. The simple seasoning blend gives the macaroni real backbone and pairs perfectly with tender pulled pork.
Here, pulled pork brings more than just flavor. It adds substance, turning what could be a side dish into something that feels like dinner. It’s also a smart way to use the pork you’ve already cooked, stretching it into a second meal that feels just as intentional as the first.
Save This Recipe
Enter your email address and we will send this recipe to your mailbox for easy reference! Plus, we will send you our latest recipes every week!
Every bite hits that balance of creamy, savory, and just a little smoky. Finish it with a drizzle of BBQ sauce, or let the cheesy, seasoned pasta and pulled pork carry it. Either way, it’s the kind of dish that makes leftovers transform into a winner again!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Elbow macaroni- or Cavatappi pasta for a fun new shape of pasta in your mac
- Cheese- mozzarella, colby jack, and cheddar
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika-
- Salt & Pepper
- Butter
- Flour
- Evaporated milk
- Heavy cream- boost that mac and cheese to be the creamiest
- Dijon mustard
- Pulled Pork- this is the time for that leftover pulled pork to shine!
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine all 3 shredded cheeses.
Step 4: Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Divide in half and set aside.
Step 5: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add half of the seasoning mixture and flour. Whisk until the mixture forms a paste.
Step 6: Add evaporated milk and whisk. Cook over medium heat until it has thickened.
Step 7: Add heavy cream, the remaining seasoning mixture, and Dijon mustard. Stir and cook until it bubbles and thickens.
Step 8: Slowly add in half of the cheese, allowing it to melt between additions.
Step 9: Stir in the cooked pasta until coated with cheese sauce.
Step 10: Pour half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish, then top with a layer of cheese. Pour over the remaining pasta and top with the remaining cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 11: Top with pulled pork and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the pork is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 12: Drizzle with bbq sauce and pulled pork seasoning, if desired. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- For ultimate melting, shred your own cheese.
- Experiment with your favorite cheese and add in other variations of flavors.
- This is an excellent usage of leftover pulled pork, you can also use store-packaged prepared pork.
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese FAQ’s
In this recipe, we use three cheese varieties to create a balanced, cheesy flavor. The key to creaminess is grating the cheese straight from the block.
Yes, you can use regular milk as a substitute for evaporated milk. We suggest using whole milk to mimic the higher fat content and milk proteins, making a velvety, creamier sauce.
We sure think they do! The creamy finish of mac and cheese offers a balance to the hint of sweetness from BBQ sauce and pulled pork. The pork adds protein and flavor to the overall dish.
More Cozy Recipes
Rich, warm flavors of cheese, pasta, and pork are perfect for cozy nights. Whether you are snuggling on the couch or yearning for a cozy dinner with family, we suggest trying our Braised Pork Puttanesca or our Pork Cube Steak in the Crock Pot.
If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe and leave a comment below! It helps others when they can read your personal feedback. And, if you snap any photos, please share them on Instagram so we can repost them to our Stories!
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
- 16 ounces Colby jack cheese grated
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 to 3 cups pulled pork leftover
- BBQ sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.1 lb. elbow macaroni
- In a large bowl, combine all 3 shredded cheeses.16 ounces mozzarella cheese, 16 ounces Colby jack cheese, 8 ounces cheddar cheese
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Divide in half and set aside.1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add half of the season mixture and flour. Whisk until the mixture forms a paste.3 Tablespoons butter, 3 Tablespoons flour
- Add evaporated milk and whisk. Cook over medium heat until it has thickened.1 can evaporated milk
- Add heavy cream, the remaining seasoning mixture, and dijon mustard. Stir and cook until it bubbles and thickens.2 cups heavy cream, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Slowly add in half of the cheese, allowing it to melt between additions.
- Stir in cooked pasta until coated with cheese sauce.
- Pour half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish, then top with a layer of cheese.
- Pour over the remaining pasta and top with the remaining cheese. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Top with pulled pork and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the pork is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.2 to 3 cups pulled pork
- Drizzle with bbq sauce and pulled pork seasoning, if desired.BBQ sauce
