Southern BBQ Meals with Cheese Recipes: Comfort & Flavor
This Southern BBQ meal with cheese recipe combines smoky BBQ beef brisket with creamy cheddar cheese and tender collard greens for a hearty, comforting dish. Perfect for BBQ lovers, this meal offers the ideal blend of smoky, savory, and cheesy flavors that will satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and delicious, it’s a must-try for any Southern food enthusiast!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker (or Pressure Cooker) Optional – you can use a pressure cooker for faster cooking times, or a slow cooker for traditional BBQ brisket.
Ingredients
- BBQ Mac 'n' Cheese
A Comfort Food Classic with a Southern Twist
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups BBQ grilled chicken or beef brisket or your favorite BBQ meat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cheesy Grits with BBQ Chicken
A True Southern Comfort Dish
- 1 cup grits stone-ground preferred
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups BBQ grilled chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
A Southern BBQ Feast
- 2 lbs beef brisket
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups collard greens chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
A Comfort Food Classic with a Southern Twist
- Cook the macaroni: Boil the macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then gradually add the heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cheese: Stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese, allowing them to melt into the sauce until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Toss the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and stir in the BBQ meat until well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with extra BBQ sauce, chopped green onions, or shredded cheese for a finishing touch. Serve hot and enjoy!
Cheesy Grits with BBQ Chicken
- Cook the grits: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly add the grits while stirring to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Add the cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook until the cheese is fully melted and the grits are smooth and creamy.
- Top with BBQ chicken: Spoon the cheesy grits onto a plate and top with your favorite BBQ grilled chicken.
- Serve: Garnish with extra BBQ sauce or green onions for added flavor. Serve hot and enjoy the Southern comfort!
Grilled Cheesy BBQ Chicken
- Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill them for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Add BBQ sauce: Brush BBQ sauce on each piece of chicken during the last minute of grilling.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and crumbled bacon (if using) over the chicken. Close the grill lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Serve the grilled cheesy BBQ chicken with your favorite sides like grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.