Description
Brisket Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort dish, marrying creamy macaroni with tender, smoky brisket for an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish envelops your senses in rich flavors and savory goodness. Each bite promises a blend of nostalgia and deliciousness that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover smoked brisket, chopped
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add macaroni, and cook until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Create the cheese sauce: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until golden brown (1-2 minutes). Gradually add milk while stirring until smooth.
- Add cheeses: Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack until fully melted.
- Combine: Fold in chopped brisket and drained pasta, mixing until well coated.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg