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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BBQ Mac and Cheese
- 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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
JG says
This sounds perfect for a BBQ!
~Judy
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 🙂
Spicie Foodie says
Catherine,
What a fantastic Mac & Cheese recipe! It's the perfect summer dish.
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.
Heather King says
I cannot wait to try this! I love BBQ with cheese so this sounds delicious!
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
Ordinary J says
Love Mac & Cheese, but never had BBQ ones. Interesting:)
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.
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 🙂
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. ♥♥♥