Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Sliders

Pulled pork mac and cheese sliders are dangerously delicious, perfect as appetizers for parties, or to munch on while watching sports games. These are also great for an easy and quick family meal that you can enjoy during the week.

The sweet and savory combination of tender sticky pulled pork with melted sharp cheddar macaroni means that you’ll more than likely need to be making a double batch of these bad boys, especially if you intend taking them to a party – they will be gone in a blink of an eye!

Purchasing prepared pulled pork is definitely the way to go if you want to save yourself extra time and effort although there’s nothing stopping you from making your own in advance. While I prepare for the busy holiday season ahead, I’m only too happy to opt for making my life easier and these sliders fit right into that plan.

TIPS FOR MAKING PULLED PORK MAC AND CHEESE SLIDERS

• Don’t separate the sliders. You will save yourself a lot of time when assembling these mini sandwiches by keeping them attached. 
• Browning your sliders isn’t absolutely necessary but I do think it adds another level of flavor to each slider as well as helps prevent the buns from getting soggy. 
• Making your own pulled pork specifically for this recipe is an option but will require some planning ahead of time as you need prepared pulled pork for these sliders. Alternatively, you can purchase prepared pulled pork to save time.
• These sliders are best enjoyed straight out of the oven!

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Sliders

1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain.
2. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat.  Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and ground mustard and cook for 1 minute, whisking continually.
3. Turn heat to medium high and gradually whisk in milk and stir until thickened.
4. Whisk in cheese until melted.
5. Next stir in your cooked pasta and set aside.
6. Heat pulled pork in microwave according to package.  
7. Using a large serrated knife, cut slider buns in half.  Spread bottom half of buns with 2-3 tablespoons of butter and place in greased 9×13 pan.
8. Spread warmed pulled pork evenly over the bottom half of the buns.
9. Top with mac & cheese.  Place top half of buns on top of mac & cheese.
10. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted butter, garlic salt, parsley, and brown sugar.  Brush over the tops of the slider buns.
11. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the tops of the buns.
12. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the tops of the sliders are golden brown.  Serve hot or at room temperature.

WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THESE PULLED PORK MAC AND CHEESE SLIDERS?

Sliders work great as appetizers for a party but if you’re looking to serve them alongside other food to make a delicious meal then these sides will go really well with the sliders:

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Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Sliders

Pulled pork mac and cheese sliders are dangerously delicious and are perfect as appetizers for parties or to snack on during sports games!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves:12 sliders

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Ingredients

Mac & 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
• 24 oz. prepared pulled pork shredded (approximately 3 cups)
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain.

• While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and ground mustard and cook for 1 minute, whisking continually.

• Turn heat to medium high and gradually whisk in milk and stir until thickened.

• Whisk in cheese until melted. Set aside.

• Heat pulled pork in microwave according to package.

• Using a large serrated knife, cut slider buns in half. Spread bottom half of buns with 2-3 tablespoons of butter and place in greased 9×13 pan.

• Spread warmed pulled pork evenly over the bottom half of the buns.

• Top with mac & cheese. Place top half of buns on top of mac & cheese.

• In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted butter, garlic salt, parsley, and brown sugar. Brush over the tops of the slider buns.

• Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the tops of the buns.

• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the tops of the sliders are golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 249kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 20g (7%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mg (17%)Sodium: 620mg (26%)Potassium: 56mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 390IU (8%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 130mg (13%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Course:Appetizer

Cuisine:Family Favorite, pork, sandwich

Keyword:finger foods, sandwich, super bowl