Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Heat a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil Cook pasta al dente. Turn off heat and drain water and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a 12-inch oven safe skillet (*see notes) on medium high heat and melt butter. Once butter is melted whisk in flour for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Slowly add in half n half, ground mustard and cayenne powder and whisk until combined. Bring to a low simmer, while whisking just until thickened.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and add in the cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted and smooth. Fold in the cooked pasta and spread out evenly into the skillet (or transfer to you baking dish)

Step 6

Add the pulled pork on top of the mac and cheese.

Step 7

Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let set 15 minutes, the sauce will continue soaking into the pasta.

Step 9

Add a drizzle of bbq sauce if desired.