Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Mac And Cheese Recipe

This Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Mac And Cheese Recipe is perfect for leftover pulled pork!! Now, this is a dream meal; I consider it a meal, not just a side dish. However, it makes a fantastic side dish for any dinner, and will be one of your favorite comfort foods.

Now I have fallen in love with my Pit Boss Pro 1100 from Lowes, if you don’t have Lowes, Walmart and Amazon carry other Pit Boss options or the Pit Boss website.  I love that I can set it at 225 with smoke and run inside and take a shower or prep sides, and it just cooks my meat with an amazing smoke flavor! 

Smoked  BBQ Pulled Pork Mac And Cheese Ingredients:

• BBQ Pulled Pork
• Pasta– I used elbow noodles
• Butter– Salted or unsalted butter works
• Flour– I used all purpose flour for this recipe.
• Milk– You can use heavy whipping cream instead of the milk in this recipe.
• Cream Cheese– This will be cubed; I let mine set out to soften.
• Salt and Black Pepper
• Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Smoked Gouda
• Parmesan Cheese
• Mexican Three Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese

How To Make Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Mac And Cheese:

Shred your leftover smoked pork and cover the pork in bbq sauce.

Start a pot boiling with water and prepare the box of pasta according to the box or al dente.  (I used elbow macaroni noodles but you can use any pasta of your choice.)

Cube your cream cheese and shred your cheese as well. 

Drain the pasta when it is done cooking, and leave the pasta in the strainer so you can reuse the pot. 

In the pot, melt your butter and then whisk your four into the melted butter; this will make a roux.  (I used a silicone whisk for this part)

Allow the flour and butter to cook until it is a thick mixture; mine happened quickly, so don’t leave it unattended long. 

Next, whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a boil. 

Be sure to allow the milk mixture to cook for about five more minutes until it is thick.

Carefully drop in the cubed cream cheese and stir in the salt and pepper. 

Stir until cream cheese is melted into the milk mixture.

In a large bowl combine half of the shredded cheese together.

Slowly mix the cream sauce into the shredded cheese mixture. 

Next, add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce mixture, and also mix in the BBQ Pulled Pork. 

Spray an aluminum 9 X 13 pan with a nonstick cooking spray or baking dish. This time, I used a casserole dish, but a 9×13 disposable aluminum foil pan is great for this. If you use a baking pan, the smoker will stain it, but you could also make this in cast iron.

Spread the cheesy pasta into the sprayed pan.

In another bowl, mix the remaining shredded cheese and spread the cheese out onto the top of the pasta. 

Set your smoker on the smoke setting and smoke for about 20 minutes.

Turn the temperature up to 225 and smoke for another hour until bubbly.  

Serve and enjoy! 

How To Store Leftover Pork Mac ‘n Cheese

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

You also freeze leftover macaroni and cheese.  Allow the macaroni and cheese to be completely cooled, and if you freeze it while hot it will be mush.  Store in air-tight bags or containers for up to 90 days in the freezer.

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The air-tight container and a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions and divide them into serving sizes.

How To Reheat Leftover Smoked Macaroni And Cheese  

Reheating in the microwave, stir often, if it seems to be drying out you may need to add some milk. I put a damp paper towel over mine when I am microwaving it. 

Best way to reheat leftover homemade macaroni and cheese is in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on it.

Ways To Change Up Smoked Macaroni And Cheese:

• Add Bacon
• Bread Crumb Topping
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Add Smoked Shredded Pork 
• Jalapenos
• Hot Sauce
• Garlic
• White Cheddar
• Herbs 
• Colby Jack 
• Dijon Mustard  
• Barbecue Sauce

What To Serve With BBQ Pork Mac

Smoked Main Dishes: Smoked Cornish Game Hens, Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings, Sweet Smoked Coca-Cola Chicken, Chicken Breasts Smoked, Smoked Coca Cola Chicken Wings, Coca-Cola Brined Cornish Game Hens Smoked, Smoked Brisket With Brown Sugar Rub, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Smoked Prime Rib, Smoked Pork Chops

Smoked Side Dishes: Smoked Baked Potatoes, Smoked Green Bean Casserole, Smoked Sweet Potato Casserole, Smoked Baked Potatoes, Smoked Loaded Cheesy Potatoes, Smoked Deviled Eggs, Smoked Loaded Baked Beans, Smoked Loaded Cheesy Potatoes (see my huge list of the smoked side dishes -> here)

Grilled Side Dishes: Cheesy Grilled Asparagus, Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Grilled Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes, Grilled Corn On The Cob, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (see my huge list of the grilled side dishes -> here)

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