🔥 Crispy potato skins stuffed with creamy mac & cheese, smoky pulled pork, and tangy BBQ sauce—this is game-day food taken to the next level! Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you want to indulge in the best of both worlds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Crispy, cheesy, smoky perfection – The ultimate flavor combo.
✅ Great for leftovers – Use up leftover pulled pork or mac & cheese.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Guaranteed to disappear fast.
✅ Easy to customize – Make it spicy, extra cheesy, or add bacon!
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).
Ingredients
(Serves 6 as an appetizer, 4 as a main)
For the Potato Skins:
4 large russet potatoes, baked & halved
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper
For the Mac & Cheese Filling:
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 1 cup dry)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup milk
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for GF)
½ tsp mustard powder
For the BBQ Pulled Pork:
1½ cups cooked pulled pork (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Toppings (Optional but Recommended):
Sour cream
Sliced green onions
Pickled jalapeños
Extra shredded cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions
