Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Appetizer
Whether you’re making it for a party or just want a fun way to enjoy mac and cheese, these mini portions are guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pulled pork cooked
- ¼ cup bbq sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt or seasoned salt to taste
- 8 ounces elbow pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and ground black pepper
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente.
- Reheat the pulled pork. Add the BBQ sauce and stir.
- In a pan, add the olive oil, then add breadcrumbs and cook over medium heat until breadcrumbs are toasted. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Once the pasta is done, reserve ¼ cup of cooking liquid and drain the pasta. Set aside.
- Add butter to the pasta pot. Once butter has melted, whisk in flour and seasonings and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk quickly to combine.
- Whisk in the cheeses one at a time until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the pasta back to the pot with the cheese sauce and stir to coat the pasta. If it’s too thick, add some pasta water, a little at a time, to reach desired consistency.
- Fold in the pulled pork (don’t stir).
- Serve the mac and cheese hot, topped with the breadcrumbs.
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Notes
- We made this for our March Madness party this year, and served them in cute basketball cups that we got on Amazon. There are tons of differently themed cups you can get to set the mood.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 519IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 1mg
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