🍕🔥 Mac and Cheese BBQ Brisket Pizza

Smoky brisket, creamy mac, melty cheese, tangy BBQ sauce — the pizza that will ruin all other pizzas for you.

Merry Christmas everyone!! Last night we started a new Christmas Eve tradition, where everyone was to make their own gourmet pizza. It was super fun!

They told me that no one would like Mac and Cheese BBQ Brisket Pizza, but I did it anyway! It was gone fast and everyone liked it! Go me!

This pizza was delicious! I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas today!

Mac and Cheese BBQ Brisket Pizza

Ingredients 

1 Large pizza factory pizza dough (they rolled it out for me and everything and it was 4 dollars)
1/2 pound brisket from your favorite restaurant (we did 5 Star BBQ in Orem)
2 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite, we used 5 Star BBQ house BBQ)
2 cups pizza blend cheese
1/4 cup elbow pasta cooked to al dente
2 cups Mac and Cheese sauce

Mac and Cheese sauce Recipe
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic
3 tablespoons of flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
Optional (we threw in a little Velveeta as well, about 2 tablespoons)

🍽 Directions

Step 1: Make the Mac and Cheese Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add flour and whisk to form a roux.
4. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.
5. Simmer until thickened.
6. Add cheddar, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
7. Stir until smooth and creamy.
8. Add cooked elbow pasta.

Step 2: Prep the Pizza Dough

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Place dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Brush edges with olive oil if you’re feeling fancy.

Step 3: Build the Pizza

1. Spread BBQ sauce over the dough.
2. Add a layer of pizza‑blend cheese.
3. Add brisket pieces evenly.
4. Spoon mac and cheese over the top.
5. Add more cheese (because we can).

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
2. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5: Serve

1. Slice generously.
2. Prepare for applause.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you drizzle extra BBQ sauce on top or keep it classic

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Slice, Approx. 8 Slices)

• Calories: ~430
• Protein: 20g
• Carbs: 38g
• Fat: 22g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 10g

🍕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Brisket: Protein + smoky flavor
• Mac and cheese: Comfort + carbs
• BBQ sauce: Sweet + tangy
• Cheese: Calcium + happiness
• Pizza dough: The foundation of joy

💬 Reader prompt: Should we try this with smoked gouda next time

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

• Extra crispy crust: Pre‑bake dough 5 minutes.
• Extra smoky: Add smoked paprika to the mac sauce.
• Extra cheesy: Add mozzarella on top.
• Extra saucy: Add more BBQ sauce under the cheese.
• Perfect melt: Bake on the lowest oven rack.

🔄 Recipe Variations

🔥 Spicy Brisket Pizza

Add jalapeños or spicy BBQ sauce.

🧀 Triple Cheese Pizza

Add mozzarella + gouda.

🌽 Southern Comfort Pizza

Add corn + caramelized onions.

🍗 Chicken BBQ Mac Pizza

Swap brisket for shredded chicken.

🥓 Bacon Mac Pizza

Add crispy bacon bits.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version should we test next for the blog

🧒 Kid Tips

• Use mild BBQ sauce for picky eaters.
• Cut into small squares for little hands.
• Add extra cheese — kids love cheese.
• Serve with fruit to balance the richness.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Pizza dough: Let the store roll it out — worth every penny.
• Brisket: Buy extra when you eat out and freeze portions.
• Cheese: Shred your own for best melt.
• BBQ sauce: Mix two brands for custom flavor.
• Mac sauce: Make extra and freeze for future pizza nights.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “store‑bought dough queen” or a “homemade dough forever” person

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week’s challenge: Make this Mac and Cheese BBQ Brisket Pizza, snap a pic, and share it with #LouLouGirlsPizzaMagic. Bonus points if your cheese‑pull shot is dramatic enough to deserve its own slow‑motion reel.

🥪 Leftover Remix

(If you somehow have leftovers… which you won’t.)

• Pizza Quesadilla: Fold and grill.
• Pizza Breakfast: Add a fried egg.
• Pizza Croutons: Cut into cubes and toast.
• Pizza Pasta: Chop and mix into noodles.
• Pizza Sandwich: Add between garlic bread slices.

💬 Reader prompt: Which leftover remix should we feature next week

💭 Final Thoughts

This Mac and Cheese BBQ Brisket Pizza is everything you want in a comfort meal: smoky, cheesy, creamy, nostalgic, comforting, and ridiculously satisfying. It’s the kind of recipe that brings people together, sparks conversation, and makes everyone feel like they’re part of the fun.

It’s simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests, and comforting enough for those “I need something delicious immediately” days.

Here’s the thing about pizza: it’s never just pizza. It’s an experience. A vibe. A whole mood.

And when you top it with mac and cheese AND brisket? It becomes a full‑blown event.

This Mac and Cheese BBQ Brisket Pizza is the kind that becomes a tradition. The kind your family requests again and again. The kind you make for weeknights, weekends, potlucks, or “just because we deserve something delicious and cozy” moments.

But what I love most is how recipes like this build community. They bring people together around the table, spark laughter, inspire creativity, and remind us that food is more than fuel — it’s connection. It’s joy. It’s the little moment in the day when everyone pauses, gathers, and enjoys something delicious together.

So here’s your mission: Make this pizza, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you go spicy Did you go extra cheesy Did you add bacon or onions (I support this fully.)

Until then, may your crust be golden, your cheese melty, your brisket smoky, your mac creamy, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings.

Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about cooking — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious.

Mac and Cheese BBQ Brisket Pizza isn’t just dinner — it’s a lifestyle. 🍕🔥💛