BBQ Pulled Pork Mac Bake
A comforting dish combining smoky pulled pork, creamy cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups pulled pork
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the pulled pork with 1 cup of BBQ sauce in a bowl until coated.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter, adding flour to create a roux, then whisking in milk and stirring in cheese until smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, pulled pork mixture, and cheese sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the topping by mixing breadcrumbs with olive oil and seasonings, then sprinkle over the mac bake.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prepping; double the recipe for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ, pulled pork, mac and cheese, comfort food, casserole
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