Brisket Mac and Cheese
Brisket Mac and Cheese is a comforting and delicious meal that comes together really easy for busy weeknights. Use up leftover smoked brisket with a homemade mac and cheese that is rich and creamy. The combination is a guaranteed winner with the entire family!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue beef mac and cheese, main dish macaroni and cheese, smoky mac and cheese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 930kcal
Author: Milisa
- 12 ounces macaroni cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, colby-jack, gouda or any combination
- 1 pounds smoked brisket
- 1 cup Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce
- 2 green onions sliced
Add butter to a medium size pan and whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, whisking continually.
Stir in milk, whisking until combined. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and sauce starts to thicken.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
Stir in cooked and drain macaroni and keep warm while you heat the brisket.
Chop or shred brisket and combine with barbecue sauce in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 8 - 10 minutes.
Spoon macaroni into serving bowls and top with barbecue brisket.
Top with green onions if desired.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 930kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 950mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g