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Mac & Cheese and Seasoned Smoked Pork - Ready to Heat

Mac & Cheese and Seasoned Smoked Pork - Ready to Heat

2 Servings | and BBQ Sauce

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 28, 2024
3.5
(1.8K)Review Summary

We've combined two beloved dishes into one hearty Southern-style feast! Our succulent double-smoked BBQ-seasoned pork is tossed with a savory-smoky brown sugar and hickory-infused BBQ sauce. It's served alongside tender elbow macaroni stirred into a smooth cheddar cheese sauce and sprinkled with crisp panko breadcrumbs.

Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 container serving.

Allergens:
Milk
Wheat
Eggs

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time6 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy
/ serving 2 people

1 unit

BBQ Mac & Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Eggs)

/ per serving
Calories830 kcal
Fat40 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Sugar26 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Protein46 g
Cholesterol160 mg
Sodium2150 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

FOR THE OVEN Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 F. Remove outer packaging and plastic film. Cover tray with aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake on middle rack for 15 minutes.* Carefully remove foil and stir mac & cheese. Add panko topping to mac & cheese and return to middle rack. Bake until panko is golden brown and meal reaches an internal temperature of 165 F, 10 minutes more. Drizzle BBQ Sauce over pork and stir. Let stand for 2 minutes. Divide BBQ pork and mac & cheese between 2 plates. Season with pepper to taste.

*You read that right: All trays and film are oven-safe and microwave-safe!

This meal is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165º.

2

FOR THE MICROWAVE Remove outer packaging. Place tray on a microwave-safe plate. Pierce plastic film a few times with a fork and microwave for 4 minutes* Carefully remove film and stir mac & cheese and pork separately. Microwave 2 minutes more or until meal reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Stir BBQ sauce into pork and let stand for 2 minutes. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 TBSP butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Add panko topping and stir. Microwave for an additional 30 - 45 seconds. Divide pork and mac & cheese between 2 plates. Top mac & cheese with panko.

*You read that right: All trays and film are oven-safe and microwave-safe!

This meal is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165º.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Mac and cheese was tasty, but pork received mixed reviews. Some found the BBQ sauce flavorful, while others thought it too vinegary.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and convenient for lunch or dinner, especially when microwaved at work or when short on time 🍲.
  • Suggestions: Consider draining the pork before adding BBQ sauce. For better mac and cheese, try adding salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Portions: Some found the mac and cheese portion small; others felt the meal was rich and satisfying.
  • Texture: Many noted the pork was fatty and chewy. For improved texture, pulled pork might be preferable to chunked.
  • Cooking tips: In a toaster oven, increase temperature and cook about 15 minutes longer than instructions suggest for best results.
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