Jul 13 2026
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Brisket Mac & Cheese Taco Recipe

Inspired by The Rooftop
Time30m
Serves3

Three grilled corn tortillas, chopped BBQ brisket, mac & cheese, fried onions, BBQ & ranch drizzle

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Brisket

Mac & Cheese

Fried Onions

Drizzle

Method

Preparation of Mac & Cheese

  1. 1

    Cook Elbow Macaroni

    Boil a pot of salted water and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once thickened, add the cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Mac & Cheese

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

Assemble Tacos

  1. 4

    Grill Tortillas

    Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grill the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and slightly charred.

  2. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    On each tortilla, add a generous scoop of BBQ brisket followed by a scoop of the mac & cheese. Top with fried onions.

  3. 6

    Add Drizzle

    Drizzle BBQ sauce and ranch dressing over the top of each taco.

Serve

  1. 7

    Serve the brisket mac & cheese tacos immediately while still warm. Enjoy!

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