July's Mac of the Month: Backyard BBQ Mac at Bull Moose Bar & Grille

Meet the Backyard BBQ Mac

July is here, and with it comes the newest Mac of the Month at Bull Moose Bar & Grille — the Backyard BBQ Mac. It's a dish built around one simple idea: take everything you love about a great backyard cookout and pile it into one cheesy, smoky, ridiculously satisfying mac. Regulars in Sandwich, IL and across DeKalb County who follow our monthly mac rotation know we like to swing for the fences. This one swings.

What's In It

We start with our classic mac base, then make it heavier. Beer cheese and sharp cheddar get tossed in alongside smoky BBQ seasoning, flavoring the noodles from the first bite. We add tender BBQ chicken and pulled rib meat — the kind of low-and-slow proteins that earn their place on a cookout plate. The whole thing goes under a layer of extra cheddar and into the oven, where it bakes until the top is bubbling golden. Then we finish it with a drizzle of smokehouse aioli and a scatter of fresh scallions to cut through all that richness.

Why This One Works

The Backyard BBQ Mac hits a sweet spot we've been chasing — smoky and rich without going one-note. The BBQ seasoning gives the noodles depth. The chicken brings tenderness. The rib meat brings that pulled-pork-style texture that holds together with the cheese. The smokehouse aioli is what makes it: a creamy, smoky drizzle that ties everything to the BBQ theme without being heavy-handed. And the scallions on top? They're not decoration — they're there to keep the whole bowl from feeling like a brick. It's the backyard cookout you didn't have to host.

Limited Time, July Only

Like every Mac of the Month, the Backyard BBQ Mac is available for one month only. When July ends, it goes back into the vault. If you've ever found yourself missing one of our past macs (looking at you, French Onion crew), this is your reminder: order it while it's on the menu. Once it's gone, it's gone.

Find Us in Downtown Sandwich, IL

Bull Moose Bar & Grille is located at 202 S. Main Street in downtown Sandwich, IL — easy to find for anyone in DeKalb County, the Fox Valley, or making the short drive from Aurora, Plano, or Yorkville. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with our Sunday Funday Hour from 12 to 2 PM on Sundays. Loyalty program members earn points on every visit (150 pts = $5 off, 500 pts = $20 off, and Tuesdays are double-point days). Sign up online at bullmoosebar.com or in-house with our team. For weekly specials, upcoming events, and everything happening at your favorite Sandwich, IL bar and grille, keep up at www.bullmoosebar.com/blog.