Description
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines creamy cheese sauce, savory pulled pork, and tender macaroni. This hearty meal is perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, offering a delightful explosion of flavors with every bite. Topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings and leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix in garlic powder, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into the cheese sauce.
- Combine cooked macaroni with pulled pork and cheese sauce; transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg