Brisket Mac 'n Cheese
 
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A twist on macaroni and cheese combines barbeque flavors with cheesy goodness. Feel free to substitute any protein you have on hand. Same with the cheese, choose any combination you like.
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • 2 c pasta
  • Cheese sauce:
  • 4 T butter
  • 4 T flour
  • Dash dry mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 c milk
  • 1 c fat free half and half
  • 4 oz grated monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz chipotle cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Toppings
  • Smoked brisket
  • Your favorite barbecue sauce
  • Extra grated cheese
  • French fried onions
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. Meanwhile prepare the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, dry mustard, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the milk and half and half. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer until thick.
  5. Turn off heat and add the cheese using figure-eight strokes.
  6. Add pasta to cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  7. In a large casserole or individual baking dishes add mac ‘n cheese. Top with brisket, barbecue sauce, extra cheese, and French fried onions.
  8. Bake for 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the French fried onions begin to brown.
Recipe by Gravel & Dine at https://gravelanddine.com/brisket-mac-n-cheese/