BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

with Smoky Breadcrumbs & Butter Lettuce Salad

cook time

40 min

You'll make this decadent, comforting mac and cheese with creamy béchamel, smoky gouda, and melty monterey jack, then top it with tender pulled pork—simmered in a tangy barbecue sauce with a dash of hot sauce for a kick of heat. You'll finish it off with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs toasted in tomato-chipotle butter for more smoky flavor and delightful crunch.

Details

You'll make this decadent, comforting mac and cheese with creamy béchamel, smoky gouda, and melty monterey jack, then top it with tender pulled pork—simmered in a tangy barbecue sauce with a dash of hot sauce for a kick of heat. You'll finish it off with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs toasted in tomato-chipotle butter for more smoky flavor and delightful crunch.

Nutrition

1280 Cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz

Cooked Pulled Pork

6 oz

Cavatappi Pasta

1 head

Butter Lettuce

4 oz

Grape Tomatoes

1 tbsp

Hot Sauce

½ oz

Pickled Peppadew Peppers

¼ cup

Cream

2 oz

Smoked Gouda Cheese

2 oz

Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese Blend

2 oz

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

2 each

Scallions

¼ cup

Barbecue Sauce

⅓ cup

Béchamel Sauce

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

1 oz

Tomato & Chipotle Flavored Butter

2 tsp

Honey

1 tbsp

Apple Cider Vinegar

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

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Instructions

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step 1

Prepare the ingredients

Fill a medium pot (or large for 4 servings) 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Grate the gouda on the large side of a box grater. Cut off and discard the root end of the lettuce; tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Halve the tomatoes; place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to coat. Roughly chop the peppers. In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons of water (or 4 tablespoons for 4 servings), and as much of the hot sauce as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. In a separate, large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, sliced white bottoms of the scallions, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

Instructions

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step 1

Prepare the ingredients

Fill a medium pot (or large for 4 servings) 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Grate the gouda on the large side of a box grater. Cut off and discard the root end of the lettuce; tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Halve the tomatoes; place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to coat. Roughly chop the peppers. In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons of water (or 4 tablespoons for 4 servings), and as much of the hot sauce as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. In a separate, large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, sliced white bottoms of the scallions, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

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step 2

Toast the breadcrumbs

In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat the butter on medium-high until melted. Add the breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until toasted. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.

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step 3

Cook the pasta

Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water (or 1/2 cup for 4 servings), drain thoroughly. Reserving the pot, transfer the pasta to a bowl.

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step 4

Make the BBQ pulled pork

Meanwhile, in the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pulled pork. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the barbecue sauce mixture (carefully, as the liquid may splatter); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pork is heated through and the liquid is slightly thickened. Turn off the heat.
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step 5

Make the mac & cheese

In the reserved pot, combine the béchamel, cream (shaking the packet before opening), and reserved pasta cooking water; season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium, whisking frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined and heated through. While whisking, working in batches, add the grated gouda and shredded cheeses; season with salt and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined and the cheese is melted. Add the cooked pasta. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the pasta is coated and the sauce is thickened. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

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step 6

Make the salad & serve your dish

To the bowl of dressing, add the torn lettuce and seasoned tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve the mac and cheese topped with the BBQ pulled pork, toasted breadcrumbs, and sliced green tops of the scallions. Serve the salad on the side. Garnish the salad with the chopped peppers. Enjoy!

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