Short Rib Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. So cheesy with lots of shredded short rib meat. This meaty homemade mac and cheese combines 2 of my favorite foods into one unbelievably delicious meal.

 
Short Rib Mac and Cheese is so full of meat and so hearty, it works better as a main dish than a side dish. Bring it to a potluck and you will be the most popular person there.
I used a pound of rigatoni but you can pretty much use any pasta shape. I just like how the rigatoni makes it seem a little more like a pasta casserole than a mac and cheese.
 

 
A combination of cheddar cheese and gruyere cheese really complements the flavor of the short ribs.
I use leftover short rib meat from this recipe. Along with Spicy Beef Quesadillas, this Short Rib Mac and Cheese is my favorite way to use up leftover short rib meat. It could also be made with leftover brisket.
 

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This is the recipe I like to use for Short Ribs.

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Short Rib Mac and Cheese

Short Rib Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. So cheesy with lots of shredded short rib meat. This meaty homemade mac and cheese combines 2 of my favorite foods into one unbelievably delicious meal.

Course Main DishCuisine SouthernKeyword mac and cheese

Prep Time 15 min...