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!
PrintBBQ Mac and Cheese
- 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
- Prepare the macaroni as directed.
- Combine in a food processor the cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, brown sugar, jalapeño, garlic, parsley and seasonings.
- Heat a frying pan with butter and sauté the onions until softened and transparent.
- Heat another frying pan with a pat of butter; add the bread crumbs; toss and brown a bit.
- Preheat Oven 325 degrees:
- Butter a baking dish. Add the macaroni, the mixture from the food processor, the shredded cheese, the onions and toss.
- Top with the bread crumbs a few pats of butter and grated Parmesan cheese and a little shredded cheese.
- Bake 25 – 30 minutes; until slightly golden.
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Sandee says
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. ♥♥♥
June says
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 🙂
Nisa Homey says
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.
Ordinary J says
Love Mac & Cheese, but never had BBQ ones. Interesting:)
David says
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
Heather King says
I cannot wait to try this! I love BBQ with cheese so this sounds delicious!
Mary Frances McNellis says
The new logo looks great! And this mac and cheese is truly blowing my mind. Heck yeah to BBQ and cheesy noodles!
Tammy says
Haha thank you Mary Frances! 😉 …This mac & cheese was seriously delicious…I couldn’t stop picking at it.
Spicie Foodie says
Catherine,
What a fantastic Mac & Cheese recipe! It’s the perfect summer dish.
Dottie says
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 🙂
JG says
This sounds perfect for a BBQ!
~Judy
JG says
This sounds perfect for a BBQ!
~Judy
Beth says
I absolutely love the look of this recipe! This would be a huge hit with my family.
Lisa says
OK. This looks sincerely dangerous! I’m thinking it’d be great with my ribs this weekend!
vrinda says
WOW,that Mac n cheese is loaded with flavors,must try recipe,Thanx for sharing
speedy70 says
Questa è una ghiottoneria, quanto mi piace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Little Space says
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
Dawn Yucuis says
I like the twist you did on the mac and cheese. BBQ mac and cheese sounds wonderful!!
Elzbieta Hester says
My Goodness! That’s a good one! Totally delicious and comforting!
ela h.
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Medeja says
Yummy! I was looking for a good recipe for ages! Sounds like I found one 🙂
Laurence G. says
This mac and cheese seems sumptuous and creamy. I am very intigued by the addition of ketchup.
Amelia says
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.
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Wow, this is not your kid’s mac and cheese! The ingredients are unusual, but it sounds delicious!
Rose Clearfield says
I’ve never had barbecue mac and cheese, but I’m intrigued now! I hope that you’re enjoying your weekend.
Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says
This is mac and cheese taken to a new level! I will be trying this over the summer 🙂
Miz Helen says
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
Kathy Shea Mormino says
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
The Charm of Home says
Wow! What a great flavor combo!
Sherry
Michelle Meche says
Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo. I like mac and cheese recipes that have a fun twist!
Manila Spoon says
I love the spicy kick in this BBQ Mac and Cheese! Pinned for trying later. 🙂
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Tina Jui | The Worktop says
This looks absolutely delicious! Craving some mac and cheese now!
[email protected] says
This just may be the best mac and cheese ever! Love all the flavors!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
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….
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Melissa Falk says
Hey, Catherine! Another great looking recipe from you. Thanks!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I love this twist on a classic mac and cheese!