Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHessen HausBbq Style Brisket Mac & Cheese Recipe

Bbq Style Brisket Mac & Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Hessen Haus
Time45m
Serves4

Elbow pasta in a cheese sauce made to order and topped with smoked brisket.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Brisket Topping

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

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

Making the Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Roux

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

  2. 3

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add Cheese

    Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until completely melted and smooth.

  4. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and remove from heat.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 6

    Mix Pasta and Cheese Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked elbow pasta with the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Brisket

    In a separate bowl, mix the shredded smoked brisket with BBQ sauce until well coated.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 8

    Layer the Mac & Cheese

    In a serving dish, layer half of the mac and cheese. Add half of the BBQ brisket mixture on top and then layer the remaining mac and cheese.

  2. 9

    Top with Remaining Brisket

    Finish by adding the remaining BBQ brisket on top of the mac and cheese.

  3. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle sliced green onions and paprika over the top. Serve hot.

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