BBQ Mac and Cheese

By SuzyHomemakerGoneBad

This recipe is courtesy of Family Circle magazine.

Ingredients

• 1 pound cavatappi pasta
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar
• 1 pkg (16 oz) pulled chicken or pork

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and return to a boil. Cook 6 minutes; drain.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. While whisking, add milk in a thin stream. Whisk in paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook 2 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups of the cheddar. Fold cheese sauce into pasta.

4. Place half the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish. Microwave pulled chicken per package directions, about 6 minutes. Spoon over pasta in dish and top with remaining mac and cheese and 1 cup cheddar. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until melted and bubbly.