🔥🧀 Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Creamy, cheesy macaroni topped with tender smoky BBQ pulled pork, melted cheddar, and a drizzle of sweet barbecue sauce. The ultimate American comfort food! INGREDIENTS Pulled Pork: * 1½ lbs boneless pork shoulder * ½ cup BBQ sauce * ½ cup chicken broth * 1 tsp smoked paprika * 1 tsp garlic powder * ½ tsp onion powder * ½ tsp salt * ½ tsp black pepper Mac & Cheese: * 12 oz elbow macaroni * 3 tbsp butter * 3 tbsp all-purpose flour * 2½ cups whole milk * 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar * 1 cup shredded mozzarella * ½ tsp smoked paprika * Salt and pepper Topping: * ½ cup shredded cheddar * ¼ cup BBQ sauce * Chopped green onions INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker with broth, BBQ sauce, and seasonings. 2. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours until tender enough to shred. 3. Shred pork with two forks and mix with its cooking juices. 4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 5. Cook macaroni in salted water until just al dente. Drain. 6. Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. 7. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened. 8. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, paprika, salt, and pepper. 9. Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce. 10. Transfer to a greased baking dish. 11. Spread BBQ pulled pork over the macaroni. 12. Sprinkle with extra cheddar and bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbling. 13. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and garnish with green onions. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 8 hrs Servings: 6 #PulledPork #MacAndCheese #BBQRecipes #AmericanComfortFood #DinnerIdeas — @aronemerson4 TikTok