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Brisket Mac and Cheese

Creamy mac and cheese loaded with tender beef brisket for the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked beef brisket shredded
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni until al dente; drain.
  2. Make cheese sauce with butter, flour, milk, and cream.
  3. Stir in cheese, seasoning, pasta, and brisket.
  4. Bake until bubbly or serve stovetop.

Notes

Add brisket at the end to keep it tender.