Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese, where smoky, tender pulled pork meets creamy, cheesy elbow macaroni. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it promises to become a family favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups pulled pork (cooked)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Remove from heat, then add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted.
- Mix in Pulled Pork: Gently fold the pulled pork into the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Combine with Pasta: Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese-pork blend until evenly combined.
- Bake to Perfection (Optional): Transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheese or breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg