Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Rich BBQ pulled pork mac and cheese with smoky flavors. Ultimate comfort food combining pasta and barbecue in 45 minutes.
AI SCORE
94
/100
⏱️
65 min
Time
👥
8 people
Servings
🔥
620 kcal
Calories
📊
medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 400g elbow macaroni
- 500g pulled pork (leftover or store-bought)
- 300g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 150g smoked gouda, grated
- 400ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside
2
Prepare grill for indirect cooking at medium heat
3
In a large cast iron skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux
4
Gradually add cream, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened
5
Add both cheeses, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, stirring until melted
6
Fold in cooked pasta, pulled pork, and BBQ sauce until well combined
7
Place skillet on grill grates away from direct heat
8
Cover grill and cook for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top
9
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot
🤖
AI Generated & Quality Checked
This recipe was generated by AI and verified before going live — completeness, ratios, logic and prep time all checked.
Did you make this?
Upload your photo and show how it turned out.
