Hoggy's Mac and Cheese

Hoggy's Mac and Cheese is an over-the-top, insanely creamy and cheesy pasta casserole baked to crispy, gooey perfection - the ultimate indulgent comfort food from a legendary Columbus restaurant.

Hoggy's Mac and Cheese

If there's one dish that screams "comfort food" louder than a hungry baby, it's mac and cheese. And when it comes to taking this classic to indulgent new heights, there's no better place to look than Hoggy's in Columbus, Ohio. Their signature mac and cheese is the stuff of legends - a gooey, cheesy masterpiece that has had me dreaming of crispy breadcrumb toppings and molten cheese pull for years.

What sets Hoggy's apart is their willingness to throw dietary caution to the wind and embrace decadence wholeheartedly. We're talking pounds of cheddar, gobs of sour cream, and enough pasta to carb-load an army. It's an unapologetic celebration of everything that makes mac and cheese great.

But as much as I love revisiting old favorites, sometimes you've got to put your own spin on things. Which is why this weekend, I decided to take Hoggy's beloved recipe and put my own twist on it - a twist pork lovers everywhere will go hog wild for (sorry, had to).

We're talking a triple pork threat of pancetta, sausage, and pulled pork studding every cheesy bite. A beautifully blended sauce with the sharpness of cheddar, the smoky depths of gouda, the kick of pepper jack, all rounded out with a touch of 'shroom powder and smoked paprika. It's a mac and cheese that has been 100% pork-ified.

Now, let's be clear - this is not a health food. Between the heavy cream, double-fisting of dairy, and literal pounds of meat and cheese, we're skirting into nutritional no man's land here. But that's exactly the point - sometimes you've just got to treat yourself.

This is one of those recipes that tastes even better than it sounds, which is really saying something. The interplay of the crispy pancetta, herby sausage, rich sauce, and perfectly al dente noodles is downright euphoric. Every bite makes you never want it to end.

So if you're looking to indulge this weekend, head to your local butcher, stop by the cheese counter, and get ready to make mac and cheese greatness. It may cost you a pretty penny (and a few calories), but that first cheesy forkful will make it all worth it. Just be sure to wear stretchy pants - you're going to need them!

Disclaimer: This recipe is intended for occasional, celebratory consumption only. Please eat responsibly and in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Crying over your nutritional choices is perfectly acceptable after consuming vast amounts of pork and cheese products.

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Triple Pork Hoggy's Mac and Cheese Recipe

Hoggy's Mac And Cheese: A Lifetime Indulgence

30 minutes prep time with 30 minutes cook time.

Serves 10 and contains approximately 850 calories per serving.

American / Main Dish, Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 8 oz pancetta, diced
• 8 oz ground pork sausage
• 1 cup pulled pork (leftover or store-bought)
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack
• 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
• 1 cup shredded parmesan
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Panko breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Cook the macaroni al dente according to package. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
3. In the same skillet, cook the sausage and onions until sausage is browned and onions are soft. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4. In a saucepan, warm the cream and milk over medium heat. Whisk in the cheddar, pepper jack, smoked gouda and parmesan until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and stir in the mustard powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, pancetta, sausage mixture, pulled pork and cheese sauce. Toss to coat everything well.
6. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with panko breadcrumbs.
7. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until hot and breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Rated 4.9 by 27 reviewers.

Recipe Tags: Hoggy's Mac and Cheese, Hoggy's Mac and Cheese Recipe

Published by: Dish Dupes