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    Best Brisket Mac and Cheese Recipe

    Published: Feb 11, 2022 Modified: Dec 27, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    I guarantee my recipe for Brisket Mac and Cheese will be your new favorite homemade mac and cheese recipe! From the smoky shredded brisket to the creamy mac and cheese filled with three different kinds of cheese and diced green chilies, the flavors in this dish are incredible and complement each other so well. Using cooked brisket, this easy macaroni and cheese recipe is ready in just a few minutes more than it takes to cook a box of pasta!

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    • How to Make Brisket Mac and Cheese
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    • What to Do with Leftover Steak
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    Best Leftover Brisket Recipe

    One of my favorite dishes of all time to make from scratch at home is macaroni and cheese. My family loves mac and cheese - there is nothing like a warm, comforting bowl of cheesy, creamy goodness after a long day! The best thing about mac and cheese recipes is how you can add anything you like to them to mix them up.

    This brisket mac and cheese recipe is a perfect example of how you can take your average macaroni and cheese recipe to the next level. Packed with smoky brisket, plenty of cheese, seasonings, and diced green chilies, this easy mac and cheese recipe is as flavorful as it gets.

    The best part? It takes just a bit longer than it takes to cook a box of pasta, and you can use your own brisket leftovers to make it. In fact, this is one of my personal favorite leftover brisket recipes! I guarantee you will savor every bite of it!

    white plate of brisket macaroni and cheese

    Brisket Mac and Cheese FAQs

    What cheese goes good with brisket?

    The best cheese to use with brisket mac and cheese is pepper jack cheese, gruyere cheese, and white cheddar cheese. The flavors of these cheeses in particular pair deliciously with smoked beef brisket! Always use shredded cheeses that melt well for mac and cheese.

    Is it possible to make gluten-free mac and cheese?

    By using gluten-free flour instead of regular flour for the roux, and by replacing pasta with a gluten-free alternative, you can make gluten-free brisket macaroni and cheese. If you want the flavors of brisket mac and cheese but struggle with gluten-free pasta, try making this dish with rice instead. Cheesy rice with brisket is delicious!

    Is brisket mac and cheese spicy?

    Brisket macaroni and cheese is mildly spicy, but not overwhelming. If you want a little less spice, use a little less green chilies or replace it with a non-spicy ingredient such as finely diced green bell peppers.

    What else can you use brisket for?

    Macaroni and cheese is one of the best leftover brisket recipes. Brisket pairs deliciously with the creamy and cheesy flavors of homemade mac and cheese. You can also use leftover brisket to make sandwiches or tacos like my Carne Asada Tacos.

    Brisket Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients

    • Macaroni noodles of your choice
    • Butter
    • Flour
    • Minced dried onion
    • Smoked paprika
    • Salt and pepper
    • Milk
    • Pepper jack cheese, shredded
    • Gruyere cheese, shredded
    • White cheddar cheese, shredded
    • Smoked cooked brisket, chopped - use my recipe for juicy Smoked Beef Brisket or Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
    • Green chilies, diced
    brisket mac and cheese ingredients on a white surface

    How to Make Brisket Mac and Cheese

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then place it back in the pot.
      macaroni noodles in a pot
    2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and seasonings, cooking for 1 minute.
      Seasonings and flour mixed into butter in a pan
    3. Gradually whisk in milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
      making cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese with a whisk and pan
    4. Remove from heat and whisk in your shredded cheeses. Stir in brisket and green chili.
      brisket and chilies in mac and cheese sauce
    5. Add macaroni and cheese sauce with brisket to the pot of pasta and mix together thoroughly until everything is combined and nice and creamy. Enjoy!
    mac and cheese on a plate with brisket and a fork

    Recipe Tips

    • You can use any variation of macaroni noodle you prefer to make this dish. I use more than just elbow macaroni - I love radiatore, fusilli, conchiglie, orecchiette, cavatappi... you get the idea! Any shell-shaped pasta or macaroni-like noodle will work well for homemade macaroni and cheese.
    • Make sure to stir constantly when cooking the milk and whisking in the cheese. You do not want the dairy to curdle.
    • Any brisket you make to later use with this recipe will go best with my Brisket Rub. Trust me, it is the best seasoning for brisket!

    What to Serve with Brisket Mac and Cheese

    I personally find a side of coleslaw and cornbread even more delicious with brisket mac and cheese than regular mac and cheese. These dishes make a perfect pairing for the smoky brisket and creamy pasta.

    Grilled or roasted vegetables make a great side dish, too. Try a nice side of charred broccoli or asparagus with brisket macaroni and cheese, and you will be so glad you did!

    What to Do with Leftover Steak

    This is one of my favorite recipes to make using leftover steak! Try making more of our best Leftover Steak Recipes.

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    Brisket Mac and Cheese

    Learn how to make brisket mac and cheese following my easy Brisket Mac and Cheese recipe! Cheesy and creamy with chilies and smoked brisket!
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: brisket mac and cheese, brisket macaroni and cheese
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 1515kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • 1 Large skillet
    • 1 pot for cooking pasta

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb dry macaroni noodles
    • ½ cup butter cubed
    • ½ cup flour
    • 1 teaspoon dry onion minced
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • Salt & pepper
    • 4 cups milk
    • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
    • 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
    • 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
    • 2 cups smoked cooked brisket chopped
    • ½ cup green chilis diced

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then place it back in the pot.
      1 lb dry macaroni noodles
      macaroni noodles in a pot
    • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and seasonings, cooking for 1 minute.
      ½ cup butter, ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon dry onion, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, Salt & pepper
      Seasonings and flour mixed into butter in a pan
    • Gradually whisk in milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
      4 cups milk
      making cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese with a whisk and pan
    • Remove from heat and whisk in your shredded cheeses. Stir in brisket and green chili.
      2 cups gruyere cheese, 1 cup white cheddar cheese, 2 cups smoked cooked brisket, ½ cup green chilis, 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
      brisket and chilies in mac and cheese sauce
    • Add macaroni and cheese sauce with brisket to the pot of pasta and mix together thoroughly until everything is combined and nice and creamy.
      mac and cheese on a plate with brisket and a fork

    Notes

    • You can use any variation of macaroni noodle you prefer to make this dish. I use more than just elbow macaroni - I love radiatore, fusilli, conchiglie, orecchiette, cavatappi... you get the idea! Any shell-shaped pasta or macaroni-like noodle will work well for homemade macaroni and cheese.
    • Make sure to stir constantly when cooking the milk and whisking in the cheese. You do not want the dairy to curdle.
    • Any brisket you make to later use with this recipe will go best with my Brisket Rub. Trust me, it is the best seasoning for brisket

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1515kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 83g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2354IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1400mg | Iron: 5mg

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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