Best 6 Grilled Mac And Cheese With Pulled Pork Recipes

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Grilled mac and cheese is a decadent dish that combines the creamy, cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the smoky flavor of grilled meat. When paired with pulled pork, it becomes a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weekend lunch or dinner. With its cheesy, gooey center and crispy, browned exterior, grilled mac and cheese with pulled pork is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you're a fan of classic macaroni and cheese or looking to try something new, this grilled mac and cheese with pulled pork recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED MAC AND CHEESE



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Mac and cheese on the grill is going to be one of the tastiest side dishes you've ever had. Its over-the-top, cheesy, creamy flavor is loved by adults and children as well.

Provided by ~Mark~

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 large onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 quart whole milk
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
½ (6 ounce) package fish-shaped cheese crackers (such as Goldfish®)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Set up an outdoor grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. For charcoal, use coals on one side of the grill. For gas, shut off one side of the grill.
  • Place an 8-quart cast iron Dutch oven over the hot side of the grill. Add bacon; cook and stir until it renders its fat, but doesn't crisp up, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onions and garlic; move the Dutch oven so only about half of the pot is over the heat. Cook and stir until onions start to become translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in milk and cook until hot, but not simmering. Melt in cream cheese.
  • Stir in about a handful of Cheddar cheese at a time until 3 cups have been melted into the mixture. Move the Dutch oven to the cooler side of the grill. Stir in cooked macaroni. Crumble the cheese crackers over the top. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Close the lid of the grill and let cook until bubbly and reduced, about 40 minutes, rotating the Dutch oven every 5 minutes or so to keep from burning. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 1035.1 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

PULLED PORK GRILLED CHEESE



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Smoke your own pork roast or use prepared pulled pork for these smoky, cheesy pulled pork sandwiches.

Provided by Borden® Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Borden Cheese

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Borden® Butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno chile pepper, diced
1 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
Liquid smoke, to taste
1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, sliced
16 slices Borden® Singles Sensations® Extra Sharp Cheddar
4 tablespoons Borden® Butter

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft; stir in jalapeños, ketchup, sugar and liquid smoke. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an hour or until sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
  • Smoke pork shoulder in a hot smoker for 3 to 5 hours at 210 degrees F (internal meat temperature of 150 degrees F). Remove, and wrap in aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove excess fat from pork. Using two forks, shred remaining meat into a large bowl. Mix in barbecue sauce.
  • Brown 2 slices of buttered sourdough bread in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a slice of cheese on each slice. Top with ? of pulled pork mixture, a second slice of cheese and another slice of bread. Turn sandwich over when bottom slice has browned and brown the other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 1420.8 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

BARBECUE PULLED PORK MAC AND CHEESE



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Tangy barbecue sauce, cheesy mac, and a sprinkling of buttery, toasted Progresso™ bread crumbs team up to make this meal a total hit. Our bbq pulled pork mac and cheese is a super hearty meal that is easy to make whenever the inspiration hits you. The big, bold BBQ flavors add a delicious twist on the classic favorite, now reimagined as pulled pork mac and cheese. It all starts with the pulled pork and a homemade cheese sauce that comes together with just a little bit of whisking. From there, it's only a matter of combining the ingredients and baking them into the best bbq pulled pork mac and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cold cooked shredded pork shoulder (from Make-Ahead Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork, thawed)
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 9 oz)
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (16 oz)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix pulled pork and barbecue sauce. Spoon evenly in baking dish.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • In same saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Beat in flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper with whisk until thickened. Cook 1 minute longer. Beat in milk. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of the cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni; pour into baking dish over pork layer. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; stir until combined. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 36 to 38 minutes or until mixture is bubbly (at least 165°F in center) and bread crumbs are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PULLED PORK MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Our combination of macaroni and cheese and pulled pork makes a fabulous family meal. Use homemade leftovers or purchased shredded barbecue.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked macaroni (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
2 cups pulled pork

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain and rinse in a colander.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring or whisking constantly. Gradually add the milk, whisking to blend thoroughly. Cook, stirring, until thickened and smooth.
  • Stir in the ground mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese and cook, stirring, until melted.
  • Combine the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce, blending well.
  • Heat the pulled pork on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot (or as package directs if you use purchased).
  • Spoon the macaroni and cheese mixture into the baking dish. Top with the pulled pork. Sprinkle the pulled pork with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1080 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, Sodium 2156 mg, Sugar 26 g, Fat 68 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PULLED-PORK MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This macaroni is indulgent, impossibly good, and worth the extra time and effort. From Fine Cooking.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Pork

Time 7h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 lbs smoked pork shoulder
12 ounces dried ridged pasta, preferably radiatore
kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 small yellow onions, chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1 1/8 ounces all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces grated gruyere (1-1/2 cups)
4 ounces grated emmenthaler cheese (11/2 cups)
4 ounces grated fontina (1-1/2 cups)
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 325°F.
  • Put the pork in a large heavy-duty roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast until the meat is falling off the bone, 5 to 6 hours. Cool until warm enough to handle, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water according to package directions until just barely al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Shred the pork by hand, pulling it into 2-inch-long pieces. Discard the bone and any excess fat. Set aside 1 lb. of the pulled pork (about 4 cups) and save the rest for another use.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 350°F Melt the butter in a large 8-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and very soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in the milk in a slow, steady stream. Raise the heat to medium high and whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the white wine, sage, and a 1/2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, whisking constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and use a wooden spoon to stir in the Gruyère, Emmentaler, and fontina. Stir in the reserved pork and pasta until well coated. Pour the mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • In a small bowl, mix the panko, Parmigiano, and olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over the mixture in the skillet.
  • Bake until the topping is browned and the cheese sauce is bubbling through the topping and around the edges of the skillet, 40 to 45 minutes. (If the topping begins to brown too deeply, tent loosely with foil.) Let the macaroni and cheese rest for at least 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chives and serve.

PULLED PORK GRILLED CHEESE



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My family combined two of our favorite things: pulled pork and grilled cheese sandwiches. This recipe is super fast and easy when you use store-bought pulled pork. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 carton (16 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded pork
1 garlic clove, minced
8 slices country white bread
6 ounces sliced Manchego cheese or 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Heat shredded pork according to package directions. Stir in garlic. Layer 4 slices of bread with cheese, onion, pork mixture and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with mayonnaise., In a large nonstick skillet, toast sandwiches in batches over medium-low heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Cook the macaroni to al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will give you the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add cooked bacon, vegetables, or even different types of cheese to your mac and cheese.
  • Grill the mac and cheese until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will give it a delicious crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Grilled mac and cheese with pulled pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pulled pork, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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