Description
Creamy mac and cheese meets tender BBQ brisket in this ultimate comfort food bowl, topped with crispy panko and smoky drizzle.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow or cavatappi pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup smoked gouda, shredded
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups cooked brisket, sliced or shredded
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter (for breadcrumbs)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk 1 min.
3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened.
4. Stir in cheeses, Dijon, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. Fold in cooked pasta; season with salt and pepper.
6. In a pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and toast panko until golden.
7. Warm brisket and toss with BBQ sauce.
8. Assemble bowls: mac base, brisket on top.
9. Finish with breadcrumbs; serve hot.
Notes
Use smoked cheddar for extra depth.
Swap brisket for pulled pork if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baked, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg