Hey, friends! I don’t know about you, but I am still working on using leftovers from the holidays. While all the turkey and ham might be gone, I’ve still got piles of non-perishable baking bits and pieces that are perfectly used for one of our more ingredient-heavy Disney recipes. For this Saturday Cooking Sesh, we are whipping up some of Disney’s Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese from Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure Park. Let’s get cooking!
Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese Recipe
From Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure Park – Serves 6
Pickled Red Onions Ingredients
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
Crispy Fried Shallots Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup canola oil, for frying
Smoked Beef Brisket Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked beef brisket (see Cook’s Note below)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mac ‘N Cheese Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- Coarse salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- Black pepper, to taste
Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup favorite barbecue sauce
Pickled Red Onion Instructions
- Place thinly sliced red onions in mixing bowl. Combine white vinegar, sugar, and salt in small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Carefully pour over onions. Cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Fried Shallots Instructions
- Heat oil in frying pan until it reaches 350°F.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt in small bowl.
- Dip shallots in cornstarch mixture and shake off excess coating.
- Fry in hot oil for 1 minute, until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Smoked Brisket Instructions
- Shred or chop smoked beef brisket. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add brisket and cook for 3 minutes, until hot.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
Mac ‘N Cheese Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth and light brown in color.
- Slowly add milk, whisking to break up any lumps that form. Whisk until milk begins to simmer. Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheddar and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Stir in macaroni. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
Serve it Up
Scoop mac ‘n cheese onto each plate. Add smoked brisket. Top with drizzle of barbecue sauce, pickled red onions, and fried shallots.
COOK’S NOTE: You can smoke your own brisket at home following directions for your particular smoker or simply pick up sliced smoked brisket from your favorite barbecue restaurant.
Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
