Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
A viral three-cheese mac with a bold seasoning blend meets tender pulled pork for a rich, comforting dinner that turns leftovers into something worth planning for.
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
Notes
Shred your own cheese for the most meltable, delicious cheese.