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    BBQ Mac and Cheese

    May 22, 2014 · 35 Comments

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    This BBQ Mac n’ Cheese is full of flavor and spice. It’s a perfect meal for weeknights or weekends!

    Here is an easy meal that is both comforting and satisfying.

    I lightened up the base with a blend of cottage cheese and milk, then kicked it up with spices and half a jalapeno. So go ahead and treat yourself to seconds!

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    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 6 Servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup cottage cheese
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 cup ketchup
    • 1 tsp. brown sugar
    • 1/2 jalapeño
    • 1/2 cup Italian parsley
    • 1 1/4 cup milk
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 onion – diced
    • 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
    • 2–3 tbs. butter
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded or your favorite
    • 1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs or homemade breadcrumbs
    • 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the macaroni as directed.
    2. Combine in a food processor the cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, brown sugar, jalapeño, garlic, parsley and seasonings.
    3. Heat a frying pan with butter and sauté the onions until softened and transparent.
    4. Heat another frying pan with a pat of butter; add the bread crumbs; toss and brown a bit.
    5. Preheat Oven 325 degrees:
    6. Butter a baking dish. Add the macaroni, the mixture from the food processor, the shredded cheese, the onions and toss.
    7. Top with the bread crumbs a few pats of butter and grated Parmesan cheese and a little shredded cheese.
    8. Bake 25 – 30 minutes; until slightly golden.

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    Enjoy with Love,
    Catherine

    xo

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    Comments

    1. Sandee says

      22/05/2014 at 4:49 pm

      I’m eating mac and cheese right now, but it doesn’t look or sound as good as this mac and cheese.

      Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

      Reply
    2. June says

      22/05/2014 at 5:54 pm

      Looks delish! I’ve never added cottage cheese to mac n cheese, but it sounds like it would add a lovely creamy texture. Mmmm I can taste it already 🙂

      Reply
    3. Nisa Homey says

      22/05/2014 at 6:04 pm

      Catherine, this would be my idea of a perfect meal….though, I never tried adding cottage cheese to Mac and Cheese….thanks for the tip.

      Reply
    4. Ordinary J says

      22/05/2014 at 6:05 pm

      Love Mac & Cheese, but never had BBQ ones. Interesting:)

      Reply
    5. David says

      22/05/2014 at 6:19 pm

      Catherine, Very interesting! I love BBQ and I love Mac ‘n Cheese so why not?! We’ll have to give this a try… Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

      Reply
    6. Heather King says

      22/05/2014 at 6:30 pm

      I cannot wait to try this! I love BBQ with cheese so this sounds delicious!

      Reply
    7. Mary Frances McNellis says

      22/05/2014 at 7:32 pm

      The new logo looks great! And this mac and cheese is truly blowing my mind. Heck yeah to BBQ and cheesy noodles!

      Reply
      • Tammy says

        23/05/2014 at 4:12 pm

        Haha thank you Mary Frances! 😉 …This mac & cheese was seriously delicious…I couldn’t stop picking at it.

        Reply
    8. Spicie Foodie says

      22/05/2014 at 7:37 pm

      Catherine,
      What a fantastic Mac & Cheese recipe! It’s the perfect summer dish.

      Reply
    9. Dottie says

      22/05/2014 at 9:02 pm

      Dear Catherine,
      Wow, I have never heard of BBQ mac and cheese. It looks so yummy…I love the top nice and crispy! Great like you said, rain or shine..the flors must be amazing. Have to try this…Thank you Catherine for sharing…
      Blessings…Dottie 🙂

      Reply
    10. JG says

      22/05/2014 at 9:09 pm

      This sounds perfect for a BBQ!
      ~Judy

      Reply
    11. JG says

      22/05/2014 at 9:11 pm

      This sounds perfect for a BBQ!
      ~Judy

      Reply
    12. Beth says

      22/05/2014 at 9:34 pm

      I absolutely love the look of this recipe! This would be a huge hit with my family.

      Reply
    13. Lisa says

      22/05/2014 at 10:30 pm

      OK. This looks sincerely dangerous! I’m thinking it’d be great with my ribs this weekend!

      Reply
    14. vrinda says

      22/05/2014 at 10:46 pm

      WOW,that Mac n cheese is loaded with flavors,must try recipe,Thanx for sharing

      Reply
    15. speedy70 says

      22/05/2014 at 10:57 pm

      Questa è una ghiottoneria, quanto mi piace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    16. My Little Space says

      22/05/2014 at 11:51 pm

      Hi Catherine, thank you so much for stopping by my humble little space. You have a very delicious site here. Emm…. can’t stopped scrolling around. Hope to see you around more often.
      Blessings, Kristy

      Reply
    17. Dawn Yucuis says

      23/05/2014 at 2:57 am

      I like the twist you did on the mac and cheese. BBQ mac and cheese sounds wonderful!!

      Reply
    18. Elzbieta Hester says

      23/05/2014 at 5:18 am

      My Goodness! That’s a good one! Totally delicious and comforting!

      ela h.
      Gray Apron

      Reply
    19. Medeja says

      23/05/2014 at 9:40 am

      Yummy! I was looking for a good recipe for ages! Sounds like I found one 🙂

      Reply
    20. Laurence G. says

      23/05/2014 at 2:35 pm

      This mac and cheese seems sumptuous and creamy. I am very intigued by the addition of ketchup.

      Reply
    21. Amelia says

      23/05/2014 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Catherine, wow… this cheesy cheesy is absolutely delicious. Well done, 2 thumbs up for you.

      Best regards. God bless you and all at home.

      Reply
    22. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      24/05/2014 at 3:33 am

      Wow, this is not your kid’s mac and cheese! The ingredients are unusual, but it sounds delicious!

      Reply
    23. Rose Clearfield says

      25/05/2014 at 9:17 pm

      I’ve never had barbecue mac and cheese, but I’m intrigued now! I hope that you’re enjoying your weekend.

      Reply
    24. Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says

      26/05/2014 at 1:17 am

      This is mac and cheese taken to a new level! I will be trying this over the summer 🙂

      Reply
    25. Miz Helen says

      27/05/2014 at 6:18 pm

      Hi Catherine,
      Oh my goodness, I am going to be in love with your BBQ Mac and Cheese, can’t wait to taste this awesome dish. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    26. Kathy Shea Mormino says

      27/05/2014 at 10:51 pm

      Bar B Q Mac and Cheese, I have never heard of this before and can’t wait to try it. It looks delicious!
      Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

      Cheers,
      Kathy Shea Mormino
      The Chicken Chick
      http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

      Reply
    27. The Charm of Home says

      29/05/2014 at 4:54 pm

      Wow! What a great flavor combo!
      Sherry

      Reply
    28. Michelle Meche says

      31/05/2014 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo. I like mac and cheese recipes that have a fun twist!

      Reply
    29. Manila Spoon says

      25/08/2015 at 8:16 am

      I love the spicy kick in this BBQ Mac and Cheese! Pinned for trying later. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    30. Tina Jui | The Worktop says

      25/08/2015 at 8:25 am

      This looks absolutely delicious! Craving some mac and cheese now!

      Reply
    31. [email protected] says

      25/08/2015 at 10:55 am

      This just may be the best mac and cheese ever! Love all the flavors!

      Reply
    32. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

      25/08/2015 at 1:42 pm

      Dear Catherine, We’ve got some serious mac and cheese lovers at our house. We also have a restaurant called Mr. Mac’s nearby. All mac & cheeses variations. they even have chicken cordon bleu mac & cheese. My boy love that place, but we don’t go often. I’m certain this BBQ Mach & Cheese would be a serious rival to that in our house….

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    33. Melissa Falk says

      25/08/2015 at 5:20 pm

      Hey, Catherine! Another great looking recipe from you. Thanks!

      Reply
    34. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

      26/08/2015 at 6:01 am

      I love this twist on a classic mac and cheese!

      Reply

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