BBQ Pork Mac N Cheese Recipe
BBQ Pork Mac N Cheese Recipe is one of our go to meals because who doesn’t love BBQ and macaroni and cheese. But instead of using a box mix I always make up my own from scratch. Everything is better when it is homemade right?? But BBQ pork and macaroni and cheese are two staples in our house because they are easy to make. But in the summertime Mr. SMSL barbecues a lot, so having freshly smoked pulled pork makes this dish even better.
BBQ Pulled Pork Mac-N-Cheese Recipe:
Ingredients
- Smithfield Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin (any brand we usually use plain and then season the meat)
- Bottle of BBQ Sauce we usually have K.C. Masterpiece on hand but have tried several brands and they are all delicious!
- 1 Box of Elbow Mac (1lb)
- 4 cups of 4 cheese blend cheese (You could also do cheddar)
- 4 oz. of Cream Cheese
- 2 cups of Heavy Cream
- ¼ cup of Panko bread Crumbs
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Put 3-4 Tbsp of butter or olive oil in a skillet and brown pork for 2 minutes on each side.
- Turn heat down to low/med and cook for another 20 minutes turning once until meat reads 145
- Boil water for elbow noodles and cook according to package directions.
- Drain noodles and place back in the pot along with the heavy cream and cream cheese.
- After the cream cheese has melted add in 3 cups of cheese.
- Spray a 9×13 pan down with no stick oven spray and pour in Mac-N-Cheese mixture
- Place in the oven for 20 minutes
- While the mac-n-cheese is baking add BBQ sauce to your pulled pork and let it sit on low.
- When the mac-n-cheese is done pull it out and top with pulled pork and the last cup of cheese.
- Return to the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
- So there you have it. The easy peasy BBQ Pulled Pork Mac-N-Cheese recipe. At only $2.66 a serving, I hope your family loves it as much as mine does!
Kk says
*panko
Kk says
This looks amazing & I plan to make it, but I have a question. Your ingredients list flour & pano crumbs, but the directions don’t incorporate them. Are they optional?
Rosie says
Is this the best mac n cheese ever or what!!! I must make this for a buffet to bring something. I want to see everyone fighting over it!!!
Lady Janet says
Wow, this looks yummy and sumputuous. The combo of the pork mac and cheese are amazing. Worth given a trial. Thanks for sharing. Kudos!!!
Jeffrey says
This is such a tasty looking recipe. My brother-in-law loves mac n cheese so I’ll share this with him.
Kim says
Hi, Heidi! Just wanted to let you know that your recipe for BBQ Pulled Pork Mac-n-cheese is my main feature tomorrow morning on You Link It, We Make It! Thanks so much for such a great recipe and happy Wednesday! If you would like to be added as a contributor to our group Pinterest board, please email me your Pinterest email to knockitoffcrafter@gmail.com!
Heidi says
Thanks so much Kim! 🙂
Brenda G. says
I like Mac n Cheese, BBQ not so much but I would give this a good try.
April R - Uncookie Cutter says
This sounds like an amazing combo! I love BBQ and mac and cheese, but never thought to throw them together :). I’m pinning! Thanks so much for linking up at You Link It, We Make It. Hope to see you back tomorrow!
Shirley Wood says
We had a dish similar to this from a food truck and it was delicious! YUM! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
Kim says
Oh my gosh, I think I just died and licked my screen. Well, I didn’t really die.. This looks beyond delicious! It’s a pin. We host a fun link-party every week with a bit of a twist – the hosts make and feature the recipes linked up! We’d love for you to stop by and link up with us!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
This looks so delicious! I love pulled pork with a side of mac and cheese – never thought to combine the two!
suzanne says
I’ve never thought of combining these two things, but it sounds so good!
Cheryl Everitt says
This is my go to reciepe now. Love mad and cheese – pulled pork is the bonus!
Rajee Pandi says
so tempting love to try it