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.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I love this twist on a classic mac and cheese!
Melissa Falk says
Hey, Catherine! Another great looking recipe from you. Thanks!
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....
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
This just may be the best mac and cheese ever! Love all the flavors!