Description
Brisket Mac and Cheese is a hearty, comforting dish that elevates the classic mac and cheese with tender, savory brisket. This creamy pasta delight combines rich cheeses and flavorful beef, making it perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With its indulgent taste and simple preparation, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces pipe rigate pasta (or shells)
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded leftover beef brisket
- ¼ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot. Drain and return it to the pot.
- In the same pot, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Gradually stir in both types of shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, turmeric, and black pepper; stir well.
- In a separate medium pot, heat shredded brisket with beef broth and barbecue sauce for about 3–4 minutes until warm.
- Serve the mac and cheese topped with the brisket mixture and drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg