Jul 14 2026
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Truffle Short Rib Mac N Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Center Square Grill
Time4h
Serves6

House braised short ribs, cheddar jack cheese, and fusilli pasta, topped with panko bread crumbs.

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Ingredients

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Short Ribs

Mac and Cheese

Method

Braised Short Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Short Ribs

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the short ribs with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Ribs

    In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Braise the Ribs

    Return the short ribs to the pot, add beef broth and thyme. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours or until meat is tender.

  6. 6

    Shred the Ribs

    Once cooked, remove the ribs from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones and excess fat. Set aside.

Mac and Cheese

  1. 7

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 8

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until thickened.

  3. 9

    Add Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and jack cheese until melted and smooth.

  4. 10

    Combine Ribs and Pasta

    Add the shredded short ribs and cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, mixing well. Drizzle with truffle oil, salt, and black pepper.

  5. 11

    Prepare for Baking

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish and top with panko bread crumbs.

  6. 12

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.

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