Fast & Fresh
Family
Southwest-Style BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
with peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Fully Cooked Pulled Pork
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. BBQ Sauce
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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2 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) oOAbAl3y
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates69g
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Net Carbs66g
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Fat33g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1290mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain pulled pork and separate pieces.
In one provided tray, combine corn, peppers, cream base, cream cheese, shredded cheese, chile and cumin rub, 1/4 tsp. salt, pasta, and 1/4 cup water. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Microwave uncovered until cheese melts, 4-6 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and stir until sauce is smooth and combined. Rest, 3 minutes.In second provided tray, combine pulled pork, 1/4 tsp. salt, BBQ sauce, and 1/4 cup water.Cover tray with a damp paper towel.Microwave covered until pork is heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.To serve, top pasta with BBQ pulled pork. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain pulled pork and separate pieces.
In one provided tray, combine corn, peppers, cream base, cream cheese, shredded cheese, chile and cumin rub, 1/4 tsp. salt, pasta, and 1/4 cup water. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.In second provided tray, combine pork, 1/4 tsp. salt, BBQ sauce, and 1/4 cup water. Cover both trays with foil.Place both trays on a baking sheet. Bake both trays covered in hot oven until cheese is melted and pulled pork is heated through, 18-20 minutes.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Uncover both trays and stir to combine. Rest, 3 minutes.To serve, top pasta with BBQ pulled pork. Bon appétit!
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