BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese
Smoky shredded brisket meets creamy cheddar mac in one smoky-sweet skillet. Ready in under 30 minutes using rotisserie-style beef or leftover brisket.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 890
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add elbow pasta and cook until al dente, ~8 minutes.
Step 2
Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.
Step 3
Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat, ~1 minute.
Step 4
Whisk in milk until smooth. Heat gently for 2 minutes without boiling.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.
Step 6
Add barbecue sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Fold cooked pasta and shredded brisket into the cheese sauce.
Step 8
Add reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until sauce reaches creamy consistency.
Step 9
Divide among bowls. Sprinkle smoked paprika on top if desired. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- colander
- large serving bowls
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