12" cast iron skillet, can substitute 9"x13" baking dish
Large saucepan
Ingredients
1lbdry macaroni noodlescan sub shells
1.5lbsmoked brisketchopped
1/2cupbutterunsalted
1/4cupall purpose flour
1.5cupswhole milk
1.5cupheavy whipping cream
4ozcream cheesesoftened
3cupscheddar cheeseshredded
1.5cupsgouda cheeseshredded
Topping
1cuppanko bread crumbs
1/4cupbuttermelted
1cupcheddar cheeseshredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375ºF
Cook pasta according to the instructions on the box and strain
In a cast iron skillet, melt butter. Once melted, whisk in flour until mixture is smooth
Whisk in whole milk and heavy whipping cream. Once the mixture begins to bubble, reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese
Add shredded cheese in small amounts at a time and whisk. As soon as a small handful of shredded cheese smoothly combines with mixture, add more cheese and keep whisking
After all cheese is melted in, add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Add your chopped brisket to the skillet also
Toss pasta in sauce until all noodles are evenly and thoroughly coated
Place the last cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mac and cheese
Combine Panko and melted butter and evenly pour on top of the entire skillet
Transfer skillet to the oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and/or a crust has formed on the top layer
Remove brisket mac and cheese from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Optionally drizzle with your favorite BBQ sauce, then serve and enjoy!