Gouda, Colby jack, extra sharp cheddar: I use this 3 chili pepper gouda that I’m really fond of, but regular gouda or even smoked would be good here.You can see in the photos I went with cellentani for this batch because it’s what I had on hand, and it’s also easier to stab with your fork. Elbow macaroni: Or whatever your preferred short tube noodle is.We combine it with the fat we lift from the cooking liquid to a make a roux, then we add the rest of the cooking liquid to it. I just use a touch to help deglaze the pan but it does add a bit of zip. I don’t like using alcohol in the kitchen, save a bit of mirin here and there when making Japanese inspired stuff, but you can use red wine instead of red wine vinegar if you like. Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, onion soup mix: Flavor! I use my Homemade Onion Soup Mix, but you can toss in a packet of Lipton’s if you like.Beef broth: This is what we’re cooking our pot roast in.It worked in a pinch, and it will for you too, but tomato sauce is what I prefer.
Tomato sauce: If you watch the TikTok you’ll see that I used tomato paste in it.We’ll be tossing the vegetables to the dogs or the compost, so just cut them into big chunks. Celery, yellow onion, carrots, garlic: Mirepoix.Bottom round or sirloin would work here, too. Chuck roast: My preferred cut for pot roast.Anyway, enough chit-chat let’s flesh out the recipe! Pot Roast Mac and Cheese Ingredientsįeel free to jump to the full recipe, but here are useful notes about the ingredients you will need to make this Pot Roast Mac and Cheese recipe: I would eat it, even without the Pot Roast part, which is saying quite a bit.
I even prefer boxed mac – preferably Kraft’s Deluxe Mac and Cheese in the short fat box, not the tall skinny box – over “real” mac any day, but something about it in tandem with braised beef just does it for me! And this mac? It’s delicious. It’s no secret to y’all that I’m not the biggest macaroni and cheese fan. Tender, flavorful pot roast is tucked under a layer of creamy, stringy macaroni and cheese, then topped with more cheese and baked or broiled until golden brown on top. This Pot Roast Mac and Cheese is an old favorite of mine, in a new way. It doesn’t cost you extra or affect my opinion. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a little off the top to help me keep this website running.