New Jersey

Pork Roll Mac and Cheese

Whether you call it Taylor Ham or Pork Roll (that debate could start a war!), this New Jersey mac and cheese celebrates the Garden State's favorite breakfast meat. Crispy pork roll, melty American cheese, and an egg on top.

⏱40 min 🍴Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cut slits in pork roll edges to prevent curling. Fry until crispy on both sides. Chop half, leave half as slices.
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in American cheese and cheddar until smooth. Season with pepper.
  6. Fold in pasta and chopped pork roll.
  7. Fry eggs to your preference (runny yolks are traditional for Jersey breakfast sandwiches).
  8. Serve mac topped with pork roll slices, a fried egg, and SPK (salt, pepper, ketchup) on the side.

Pro Tips

  • Taylor Ham vs Pork Roll: North Jersey says Taylor Ham, Central/South Jersey says Pork Roll. Both are correct!
  • Cut 4 slits in the pork roll edges to prevent it from doming up when frying.
  • The runny egg yolk mixed into the mac creates extra creaminess - trust the process!
  • SPK (Salt, Pepper, Ketchup) is the traditional Jersey breakfast sandwich order - have it ready.