Bbq Mac & Cheese Bar Recipe
Iron Rail’s famous Mac & Cheese served with your choice of chopped prime brisket or smoked pulled pork. Served with barbecue sauce
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Ingredients
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Mac & Cheese Base
Protein Options
Barbecue Sauce
Method
Preparing Mac & Cheese
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 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 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Cheeses
Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Combine with Macaroni
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined.
Preparing Protein Options
- 6
Heat the Protein
If using chopped prime brisket or smoked pulled pork, warm the meat in a saucepan over low heat until heated through.
Serving
- 7
Assemble the BBQ Mac & Cheese Bar
In a serving dish, place a generous portion of the mac & cheese. Top it with your choice of protein (brisket or pulled pork) and drizzle with barbecue sauce. Serve with additional sauce on the side.