Description
Indulge in this hearty and flavorful Brisket Mac and Cheese recipe that combines tender beef brisket with creamy cheddar cheese sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 16 ounce pipe rigate pasta, (or shells (we used organic pipe rigate))
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama®
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese, (shredded)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, (shredded)
Brisket:
- 2 cups leftover beef brisket, (shredded)
- ¼ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and return to the pot.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: Pour in milk, heavy cream, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a simmer. Slowly add grated cheeses, mix until melted.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, Slap Ya Mama®, ground mustard, turmeric, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat Brisket: In a separate pot, combine leftover brisket with beef broth and barbecue sauce. Heat over medium heat until hot.
- Serve: Spoon mac and cheese into a bowl, top with brisket, and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce. Serve immediately.
- Optional: Top with crispy onion strings if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Brisket Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food, Beef Brisket Recipe
