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
Tina Jui | The Worktop says
This looks absolutely delicious! Craving some mac and cheese now!
Manila Spoon says
I love the spicy kick in this BBQ Mac and Cheese! Pinned for trying later. 🙂
Michelle Meche says
Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo. I like mac and cheese recipes that have a fun twist!
The Charm of Home says
Wow! What a great flavor combo!
Sherry
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
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
Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says
This is mac and cheese taken to a new level! I will be trying this over the summer 🙂
Rose Clearfield says
I've never had barbecue mac and cheese, but I'm intrigued now! I hope that you're enjoying your weekend.
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!
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.