1. Prep the Potato Skins (10 mins!)
Bake potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 45-50 mins until tender. Cool slightly.
Cut in half, scoop out flesh (save for mashed potatoes!), leaving a ¼-inch shell.
Brush insides with oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper.
Bake 10 more mins at 400°F (200°C) to crisp.
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2. Make the Mac & Cheese
Melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux (1 min).
Gradually add milk, then stir in cheese & mustard powder until smooth.
Mix in cooked macaroni.
3. Assemble & Bake
Fill each potato skin with mac & cheese.
Top with BBQ pulled pork.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 mins until bubbly.
4. Garnish & Serve!
Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, sour cream, and green onions.
Pro Tips for the Best Potato Skins
🔥 Double-crisp the skins – Baking twice ensures maximum crunch.
🔥 Shortcut option – Use store-bought pulled pork & boxed mac & cheese.
🔥 Make ahead – Prep skins & mac & cheese, assemble before baking.
5 Flavor Variations
🌶 Spicy Buffalo – Toss pork in buffalo sauce, add blue cheese crumbles.
🍗 Chicken Bacon Ranch – Swap pork for shredded chicken + ranch dressing.
🧀 Four-Cheese – Mix mozzarella, Gouda, cheddar & Parmesan into mac.
🥓 Loaded BBQ – Top with crispy bacon + extra cheese.
🥑 Tex-Mex – Add taco seasoning to pork + guacamole on top.
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