Southern Mac-n-cheese Recipe
Creamy cheese sauce, bacon, pulled pork, corn pico de gallo, spicy BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Cook the Macaroni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
Prepare the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, and cook until the mixture thickens. Lower the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Combining Ingredients
Mix Everything Together
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well. Fold in the crumbled bacon and pulled pork gently.
Serving
Serve the Dish
Spoon the mac-n-cheese into serving bowls and top with corn pico de gallo and a drizzle of spicy BBQ sauce. Serve hot.