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Morel Mushroom And Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

Morel Mushroom Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the earthy flavor of morel mushrooms with the rich and creamy taste of mac and cheese. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or as a side dish at a dinner party. Need some Morels to cook with? You can buy them dried, here!

Morel Pulled Pork Cover Photo

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb morel mushrooms, cleaned and chopped

  • 1 lb pulled pork

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni

  • 4 cups heavy cream

  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, or for enhanced flavor, white truffle oil.

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Morel Mushroom Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  2. In a large pot of salted water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

  4. Add the chopped morel mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until they are tender.

  5. Stir in the pulled pork and smoked paprika, and cook until the pork is heated through.

  6. In a separate pot, whisk together the heavy cream and flour over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.

  7. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

  8. Add the cooked macaroni and the pork and mushroom mixture to the cheese sauce, and stir until well combined.

  9. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

  10. Serve hot and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.


This Morel Mushroom Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. The earthy flavor of the morel mushrooms pairs perfectly with the rich and creamy mac and cheese, and the pulled pork adds a touch of smokiness that takes this dish to the next level. Serve this up as a side dish or even as a main course. Enjoy! Need something spicier? Try these Chili-fried Morels!


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