Description
These Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Sliders combine creamy, cheesy macaroni with savory pulled pork, all nestled inside buttery slider buns. Perfect for game day or a fun party appetizer, these sliders bake to golden perfection with a flavorful garlic-butter topping and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Mac and Cheese
- 1 cup uncooked macaroni noodles
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Sliders
- 12 slider buns
- 2-3 tablespoons butter (for spreading on buns)
- 24 oz. prepared pulled pork (shredded, approximately 3 cups)
Topping
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Macaroni: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Cook the macaroni noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the Roux: While the macaroni cooks, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, and ground mustard, and cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly to form a smooth paste.
- Add Milk and Thicken: Increase heat to medium-high and gradually whisk in the milk. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy sauce consistency.
- Melt Cheese: Whisk in the grated sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth. Remove the cheese sauce from heat and set aside.
- Heat Pulled Pork: Warm the prepared pulled pork in the microwave according to the package instructions.
- Prepare Slider Buns: Use a large serrated knife to cut the slider buns in half. Spread the bottom halves with 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter, then arrange them in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Assemble Sliders – Pork Layer: Evenly spread the warmed pulled pork over the buttered bottom halves of the buns.
- Assemble Sliders – Mac & Cheese Layer: Spoon the prepared mac and cheese evenly atop the pulled pork layer.
- Top Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns on top of the mac and cheese layer to form sandwiches.
- Prepare and Apply Topping: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of melted butter with garlic salt, dried parsley, and brown sugar. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the slider buns.
- Add Parmesan and Bake: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered bun tops. Bake the assembled sliders in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the sliders are heated through.
- Serve: Serve the sliders hot or at room temperature for a delicious, crowd-pleasing treat.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for a bold, rich cheese flavor in the mac and cheese.
- Butter the bottom buns for added moisture and flavor and to prevent sogginess.
- You can prepare the pulled pork ahead of time or use store-bought to save time.
- The garlic butter topping adds a sweet and savory crust; don’t skip it.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
