Description
Brisket Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food dish. This rich and creamy meal combines perfectly cooked pasta with a luscious cheese sauce, featuring the exquisite flavors of both white and sharp cheddar. Topped with tender, shredded beef brisket, this hearty dish transforms traditional mac and cheese into a satisfying main course that’s perfect for family dinners, game days, or potlucks. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser and savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces pipe rigate pasta
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups leftover beef brisket (shredded)
- ¼ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
- In another pot, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and vegetable broth over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in both cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, turmeric, and black pepper; mix well.
- Simmer for about 5-7 minutes to thicken.
- In a separate pot, heat shredded brisket with beef broth and barbecue sauce until hot.
- Combine macaroni with cheese sauce; serve topped with brisket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg