BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni

8 ounces

Unsalted butter

4 tablespoons

All-purpose flour

1/4 cup

Milk

2 cups

Cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Pulled pork, cooked

2 cups

BBQ sauce

1/2 cup, plus more for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the macaroni and set aside.
3. In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour, whisking continuously for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and bubbly.
4. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking the mixture until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
6. Fold in the cooked macaroni and pulled pork, stirring until everything is well combined and coated in the cheese sauce.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Drizzle additional BBQ sauce over the top for added flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.