Texas BBQ Brisket Mac & Cheese

This Texas BBQ Brisket Mac & Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and smoky. Tender elbow macaroni is folded into a rich cheddar and mozzarella sauce, layered with shredded BBQ brisket, topped with breadcrumbs and extra cheese, and baked until golden and bubbly. A final drizzle of BBQ sauce makes it perfect. Serve it hot, and it will disappear fast.

It is perfect for game day, a family dinner, or a comfort-food night, because it is hearty, crowd-friendly, and much easier than it looks — especially with leftover or store-bought brisket.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Creamy cheddar and mozzarella sauce with tender macaroni
• Smoky shredded BBQ brisket in every bite
• Baked until golden and bubbly with a crispy breadcrumb top
• Perfect comfort food — hearty, cheesy, and crowd-friendly

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta: boil the macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Make the cheese sauce: melt the butter in a pan, whisk in the flour, then slowly add the milk. Stir until thick, then mix in the cheddar and mozzarella until creamy, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste, and reserving a little cheese for the topping.
3. Combine and layer: mix the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, then fold in the shredded BBQ brisket and a little BBQ sauce.
4. Bake to perfection: top with breadcrumbs and extra cheese, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Drizzle with the remaining BBQ sauce and serve hot!

Tips & Variations:

• Cook the pasta just to al dente — it will finish cooking in the oven
• Add the milk slowly and whisk constantly, so the sauce stays smooth
• Use leftover brisket, or store-bought smoked brisket, to save time
• For extra crunch, toast the breadcrumbs in butter before topping

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C), covered, until hot, adding a splash of milk if the sauce has thickened.

Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 6