BACKYARD BARBECUE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Backyard Barbecue Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by raymond spencer

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c shredded pork
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 lb kielbasa sausage,sliced
1/4 c olive oil
1 jar(s) processed cheese spread
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese,softened
1/2 c fat free milk
1 c honey barbecue sauce,divided
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
1 rotisserie chicken,deboned and chopped
3/4 c sliced jalapeno peppers
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese,divided
3/4 c crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Add shredded pork into the baking dish.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water,stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite,8 minutes.Drain.
3. In a large skillet,pour olive oil into the skillet,add sliced kielbasa sausages;saute for 5 minutes.
4. Stir processed cheese spread and cream cheese together in a large bowl until smooth;add milk.Stir 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and dry onion soup mix into cheese spread mixture;mix in shredded chicken,sliced kielbasa sausages,sliced jalapenos,macaroni and 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese.
5. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish.Top with bacon crumbles and remaining 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese;drizzle with remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
6. Bake in preheated oven until bubbling and golden,20 to 30 minutes.