Jul 14 2026
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Bbq Mac & Cheese Burger Recipe

Inspired by Red Door
Time40m
Serves2

Topped with our Famous Mac & Cheese, Crispy Onion Rings, Bacon and Outrageous House-made BBQ Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Mac & Cheese

Toppings

Buns

Method

Prepare the Mac & Cheese

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add mustard powder and cheese, stirring until melted.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine. Set aside.

Cook the Burgers

  1. 4

    Form Patties

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Form into two patties.

  2. 5

    Cook Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 6

    Build the Burger

    Place each burger patty on a bun. Top with a generous scoop of mac & cheese, crispy onion rings, crumbled bacon, and drizzle with BBQ sauce.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Close the burger with the top bun and serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

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