Easy BBQ Mac and Cheese is creamy, gooey, and delish! Spicy, smoky flavors blend perfectly in this comforting family dinner. It's the best way to use up leftover bbq!
1poundcooked BBQ brisketdiced or chopped. This amount can vary from ½ a pound to 1 1/.2 pounds. I use leftovers.
½ cupcheddarshredded for the top
¼ cupgreen onionssliced for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375℉.
Spray a 9x13 pan with no-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Mix the shredded cheeses together and set aside.
Cook the macaroni until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain the macaroni and add it to the casserole dish. Stir in the diced bbq meat and the diced cheese. Set aside.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and continue to whisk for 2 minutes. Don't let it scorch.
Slowly whisk in the evaporated milk, whisking until smooth.
Stir and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese mixture and the ½ cup bbq sauce. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
Pour sauce over the macaroni, bbq, and cheese mixture in the casserole dish. Stir to make sure everything is coated. Add a little milk if the sauce seems too thick.
Top with the cheese and a drizzle of bbq sauce.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Notes
Storage:Let leftovers come to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to five days.You can freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to three months for an easy, ready-to-go dinner. Tips:
Don't use aluminum or aluminum foil. The bbq sauce reacts with it and it can give your dish an off flavor.
Don’t use pre-shredded cheese. Freshly grated cheese always tastes and melts better!