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BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Tender BBQ pulled pork layered into creamy mac and cheese. Ultra‑rich, nut‑free and perfect for bulking.

60 min
4 servings
Lunch
American
80.0 TrueMetrics Score

Ingredients

Instructions

Prep ahead
- heat oven to 375 °f; butter 2-qt casserole.
- cook macaroni in salted water 1 min shy of al dente; drain.
- warm pulled pork and sauce.
- grate cheeses; whisk mustard powder into milk.
Cooking steps
In saucepan melt butter over medium; whisk in flour 1 min.
Slowly pour milk, whisking, until smooth; simmer 3 min thick.
Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted; season salt & pepper.
Fold drained macaroni and pulled pork into cheese sauce; transfer to casserole.
Scatter panko (optional) and extra cheese; bake 15 min until bubbling and golden.
Rest 5 min before scooping.
(active time ≈ 25 min | total ≈ 40 min)