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.
Author: Gravel & Dine
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
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
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.
Whisk in the milk and half and half. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer until thick.
Turn off heat and add the cheese using figure-eight strokes.
Add pasta to cheese sauce and stir to combine.
In a large casserole or individual baking dishes add mac ‘n cheese. Top with brisket, barbecue sauce, extra cheese, and French fried onions.
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/