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BBQ Mac and Cheese

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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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BBQ Mac and Cheese

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

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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine

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  1. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    I love this twist on a classic mac and cheese!

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  2. Melissa Falk says

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

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  3. 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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  4. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

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

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