Dinner for 2
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Creamy macaroni combines with barbecue-coated pulled pork, cheddar, and Monterey Jack before a short, bubbly bake.
$12.18for 4 servings
$3.05 per serving$12.18 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.58Typical price |
| BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Relish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup small onion
- 4 oz whole-wheat macaroni noodles
- olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 oz cheddar cheese
- 2 oz monterrey jack cheese
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp hickory liquid smoke
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (optional)
- 3/4 cup leftover pulled pork
- 5 tbsp low-sugar bbq sauce
- breadcrumbs or shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro or italian parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium ovenproof skillet and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in both cheeses and the macaroni, then fold in the pork and barbecue sauce.
- Top with breadcrumbs or extra cheese and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling, then scatter over the cilantro or parsley.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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