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BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese with Green Onions
ready in 15 minutes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
What can top the amazing sweetness of a BBQ pulled pork, tender and saucy and oh-so-good? Adding a bit of mac and cheese to that magic. This combination brings delight in every gooey, saucy bite.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Fully Cooked Pulled Pork
- 3 oz. BBQ Sauce
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2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories830
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs62g
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Fat46g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as pulled pork in Step 2, adding 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper and stirring often, breaking up with a spoon, 3-4 minutes. Add white portions of green onions and stir often until no pink remains, 2-3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
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2 Cook the Pork Mixture
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add pork and white portions of green onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up pork into small pieces, until warmed through, 3-5 minutes.Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.Remove from burner and stir in BBQ sauce. -
3 Make the Mac and Cheese
Combine 2/3 the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), cream cheese, and 2 Tbsp. water in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave, 30 seconds.
Stir, then microwave again until smooth, 30 seconds. Stir in pasta until warmed through. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing pork mixture on pasta, and garnishing with remaining cheese, green portions of green onions, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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