Smothered Bbq Sandwich Recipe
Tossed With Our House Made Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce And Mounded High With Our Three Cheese Macaroni. Drizzled With Our House-Made Mild Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce & Fresh Cut Scallions.
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Ingredients
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BBQ Sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Sandwich Assembly
Method
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine Dr. Pepper, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Macaroni and Cheese Preparation
- 3
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
Stir in cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Combine Pasta with Cheese Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until well combined.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
On each sandwich bun, layer a generous portion of pulled pork or chicken, followed by a mound of the three cheese macaroni.
- 8
Drizzle with BBQ Sauce
Drizzle the house-made Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce over the macaroni and top with chopped scallions.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Smothered BBQ Sandwich!