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Brisket Mac & Cheese in a cast iron mini skillet
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4.67 from 12 votes

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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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