Dinner for 8
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese with cheddar and shredded cheese
$6.20for 460 minServes 8
Cavatappi and pulled pork are mixed with barbecue sauce and creamy cheddar cheese, then baked until bubbling.
Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.94Typical price |
 | BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 18 oz | $5.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.40 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfort
$1.55 per serving$6.20 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups pulled pork
- 1 bottle barbecue sauce
- 454 g cavatappi pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 cups grated smoked cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Boil the cavatappi in salted water according to the package timing, then drain it.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until thick.
- Stir in both cheeses until melted, then mix in the pasta, pulled pork, and barbecue sauce.
- Cook pork until it reaches 145 F inside, then rest it 3 minutes.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbling.
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