Pulled Pork Mac And Cheese (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni.
02 - 4 tablespoons salted butter.
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon salt.
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar.
06 - 2 cups milk.
07 - 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed.
08 - 1 1/3 cups cottage cheese.
09 - 2/3 cup sour cream.
10 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided.
11 - 4 cups pulled pork.
12 - 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
02 - Cook macaroni according to package directions (to al dente). Drain the macaroni and place it in a greased 9x13 baking pan (or one slightly larger).
03 - In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add in the flour, salt, and sugar, then stir until smooth.
04 - Gradually add in the milk, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Reduce the heat to low.
05 - Stir in the Velveeta cheese until melted.
06 - Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted.
07 - Pour the cheese mixture over macaroni.
08 - In a medium bowl, mix together the pulled pork and barbecue sauce. Spoon the pulled pork evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
09 - Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
10 - Bake, covered, for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes or until heated through.
11 - Sprinkle the top with french fried onions or freshly snipped parsley if desired.

Notes:

01 - A rich and creamy mac and cheese topped with flavorful pulled pork and barbecue sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.