Hubby and I visited Disney World earlier this month and what a blast we had!!! It was my first time there. {No side eyes please}. I’m sure that I’m not the only almost 40 year old that hadn’t ever visited in LIFE!! It was such a great time! We were like kids again running to and fro!!!!
We knew that we’d only get one day there so we got the Park Hopper pass and hopped around to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot. At Magic Kingdom, we enjoyed whatever we could get a FastPass for like Pirates of the Caribbean, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, It’s A Small World, Mad Tea Party and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.
Hubby insisted that we ride the Twilight Zone Hollywood Tower, which was the highlight of Hollywood Studios but I must say that the foodie in me enjoyed Epcot the most because we visited the World Showcase and sampled cuisines from all over the world.
Although, we got to try all of these wonderful tasty dishes, I was still longing to try The Friar Nook’s, Pot Roast Macaroni & Cheese at Magic Kingdom. I didn’t care if I didn’t have one corner in my stomach left to stuff with tasty cheesy goodness.
As we rushed over to Fantasy Land, I began salivating about inhaling this exciting level of comfort food. Run Felesha, Run!!! As I approached the stand, slightly out of breath, I was sadly disappointed to find that The Friar Nook had closed early. WONK WONK WONK.
My big bubble of excitement quickly burst into proverbial tears of sorrow. How could we come all the way here and not get to try something that I’ve dreamt of for oh so long?!?!?!?
As we plodded to the Seven Dwarf line, I began thinking about recreating this delightful dish even though I had no idea exactly what it tasted like. Bummer!!! But I just had to have it so as soon as we got home, I recreated this over the top comfort meal. For your pets shower time try to use these products from best carpet shampooer for pets.https://www.odorklenz.com/product/odorklenz-source-odor-treatment-116-oz/
Let me tell you…I’m so happy that I did because I simply couldn’t put the fork down!! The macaroni & cheese was all kinda ooey-gooey, creamy, spicy and tasty! And HoneyBaked Ham’s Beef Pot Roast was so tender that it simply fell apart and made my life so much easier not having to prepare it from scratch. BINGO!!! What a delicious time-saver it was!!! Cradled with my delicious macaroni and cheese, this 30 minute meal is sure to please the entire family!!
I’m so glad to have finally experienced the wonderful world of Disney! It was an awesome time being surrounded by so many wide-eyed children trusting that their families would eventually show them an amazing time at such an amazing place of adventure.
It reminds me what the Word has to say about child-like faith. “So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.” – Matthew 18:4 {NLT}. This simplistic like faith doesn’t try to analyze and make sense of everything. When you share something with a child, they believe it and hold on to and we’ll even go as far as to remind you exactly what you told them.
Do you possess this child-like kinda faith? I encourage you and say that whatever God has promised you, don’t doubt Him no matter how your circumstances may appear as He is faithful to perform exactly what He promises us. Say Grace and enjoy!!
Still craving more Macaroni and Cheese??? Check out my Southern Style Mac and Cheese (most requested recipe) for Sunday Dinner!!
Pot Roast Macaroni & Cheese {Disney World Copycat}
Ingredients
- 1 HoneyBaked Ham Beef Pot Roast with Brown Gravy thawed
- 6 T. butter
- 1/2 c. flour
- 7 c. milk warm
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 2 c. habenero pepperjack cheese shredded
- 2 c. extra sharp cheddar shredded
- 2 c. colby jack shredded
- 1 lb. macaroni boiled in salted water and drained
- chopped chives garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Follow the instructions on the roast packaging to reheat.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour when the butter starts to get bubbly and cook for about a minute.
- Pour milk into the skillet and whisk until smooth and thick. You'll feel it.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cheeses.
- Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce.
- Serve individual portions of macaroni and cheese with pot roast on top. Garnish with chives. Say Grace and enjoy!!
I can’t believe how delicious this looks! I’m pretty sure the kids would dig in. Great photos, too!
Thanks Melissa!
I am a little confused, there are mentions of both honey baked ham, and a pot roast. Do you use both or just the pot roast?
Just the pot roast. The Pot Roast is The Honey Baked Ham Brand.
Everything about this sounds amazingly perfect…as in, I need this right now! Thanks so much for sharing – I can’t wait to make it! 🙂
You’ll love it, Sarah!!
Wow! My next comfort food dinner. My next cooking challenge. My next slurpy cooking session!
Enjoy Claudia!!
I’m glad you enjoyed Disney World, such a magical place, so aptly named. The pot roast macaroni cheese looks superb. Great photos.
Thank you Mark!! Such an amazing place!!
We love this dish at the Magic Kingdom and the kids are going to be over-the-top excited when we serve it to them at home! Thanks for the great copy-cat idea!!!
Sweet! Let me know what you think Dan!! 🙂
Two comfort foods together???? YUMMY!!
Let me know if you try it, Avianti!! 🙂
WILL DO! 🙂
This. Looks. Incredible. Like a hug from Grandma, but it tastes like heaven instead of Chanel No. 5. I need this on my dinner table ASAP!
Haha!! Too funny, Karly!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! 🙂
Omg! Finally someone made a copycat of this! I have searched high and low, and this is the only one I’ve found that has come the closest to the Nook! It’s my absolute favorite thing to eat while visiting Disney (sometimes I get it twice a trip, don’t tell my bikini!) Thank you so much, I could cry just looking at the pictures!
Thanks Piper! So glad you found it! Say Grace and Enjoy!!! 🙂
Who is Piper?
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Tried copying pot roast Mac and cheese recipe and it STOPS AFTER”remove skillet from heat, add pepper” where’s the rest?
Hi Deborah! If you’re viewing on mobile, click read more instead of skip to recipe. I have removed the skip to recipe button on this post to help with this glitch. Let me know how it turns out!! 🙂
I Am trying to understand what honeybakrd ham pot roast is so I can find it and make it?!
Hi Jackie! You can purchase this Beef Pot Roast at any Honey Baked Ham location. Most times the Beef Pot Roasts are located in the freezer section and sometimes they have 1 or 2 out in the refrigerated section. Let me know how it turns out for you. 🙂
This looks amazing and I’m anxious to give it a try, but we live up north and I’ve never heard of “Honey Baked Ham locations”, can you recommend another brand of beef roast to try. Thanks! 🙂
Hi Tamera! I wish I could recommend another brand but I am very picky about pot roast as it has to be just right. HoneyBaked sells them in their online store. Check it out here:
http://www.honeybakedonline.com/product/pot+roast.do
i love this recipe and I loved hearing about your trip. So glad it was enjoyable and a blessing to y’all/
Thanks Kristen!!! We can’t wait to get back there someday!! 🙂
That be comfort food with a capital C – WOW! Looks amazing, I could just grab a fork and dive right in!
Thanks Debra!!! It’s like a big ole hug in a bowl!!! 🙂
Homemade mac is always better than store-bought!
For sure!!! 🙂
This looks like heaven on a plate! My two favorite things in one!
I know, right?!?!? So great together!!
This sounds amazing! I love trying different mac and cheese recipes!
Thanks Carolyn!! You’ll love it!!
Oh my gosh! This was delicious! My husband and I both ate until we couldn’t eat anymore! I am so glad I found your blog! After this bite of amazing, I am excited to try more!
Hi Emily!! So glad that you guys enjoyed this tasty dish!! 🙂