Description
Brisket Mac and Cheese is a delightful comfort food that combines creamy cheese sauce with tender beef brisket, creating a hearty dish perfect for family dinners and gatherings. This recipe showcases an exceptional blend of flavors and textures, ensuring that each bite is satisfying and rich. Ideal for using up leftover brisket, this mac and cheese can impress your guests while being easy to prepare. With its creamy texture and savory taste, it’s a meal that everyone will love, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces pipe rigate pasta (or shells)
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded beef brisket
- ¼ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
- In the same pot, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and vegetable broth, stirring well until simmering.
- Gradually add both types of shredded cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, turmeric, and black pepper for flavor.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5–7 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- In a separate medium pot, heat the shredded brisket with beef broth and barbecue sauce until warmed through.
- Serve mac and cheese in bowls topped with brisket and extra barbecue sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg