Ohhh we’re getting comfort food royalty right here 👑🔥
Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese is rich, smoky, cheesy heaven in a bowl. Creamy mac, tender BBQ pulled pork, a lil’ crunch on top — it’s like your favorite backyard BBQ and your childhood favorite got married and threw a flavor party. 🎉🧀🐖
🐷🧀 Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
(Ultra-creamy mac layered with BBQ pulled pork and baked till bubbly & golden.)
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Mac & Cheese:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (or cavatappi for extra flair)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2.5 cups milk (whole milk = extra creamy)
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional but dreamy)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup mozzarella (stretchy goodness)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Pulled Pork:
- 2–3 cups cooked pulled pork (leftovers or store-bought work)
- 1/2–3/4 cup BBQ sauce (sweet, smoky, or spicy — your vibe)
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs + 1 tbsp melted butter
- Sprinkle of extra cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish (adds a pop!)
🔥 How to Make:
1. Boil the Pasta:
- Cook pasta just shy of al dente
- Drain and set aside
2. Make the Cheese Sauce:
- Melt butter in a saucepan
- Whisk in flour and cook 1 min
- Slowly whisk in milk + cream
- Simmer till thickened, then stir in cheese, garlic powder, salt & pepper
- Stir until smooth and dreamy
3. Mix It Up:
- Toss pasta with cheese sauce
- Spread into a greased baking dish
- Top with BBQ pulled pork and swirl it in slightly (don’t fully mix — marbled look is 👌)
- Add breadcrumb topping if using
4. Bake:
- 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 mins, until hot and bubbly
- Broil last 2–3 mins for golden crisp top
🍽️ Serve With:
- Extra BBQ drizzle
- Crispy coleslaw on the side (or on top for a Southern kick)
- A cold drink. Trust me. It’s rich and it goes down smooth 😌
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “Mac & cheese just met its smoky soulmate.”
- “This is not a drill. It’s pulled pork + mac + cheese and it’s everything.”
- “Comfort food? More like comfort feast.”
- “If mac & cheese had a glow-up, it’d look like this.”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Cheese sauce pour = hypnotizing
- BBQ pork layer + swirl
- Breadcrumbs rainin’ down
- Oven shot → bubbly pull → that cheesy forkful with pork peeking through 🤯
Want to try a jalapeño version, make it slow cooker-friendly, or even do a cheesy slider bake with this combo? I’ve got variations ready whenever you want!
