Description
This Fiery Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bake combines the rich, creamy goodness of mac and cheese with the spicy kick of buffalo chicken, all topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer. Perfect for a game day feast or a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup buffalo sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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2. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. 2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. 3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for about 1 minute.
5. 4. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until the mixture thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
6. 5. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
7. 6. Add the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce, then stir in buffalo sauce until well combined.
8. 7. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
9. 8. In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
10. 9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
11. 10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
– Adjust the level of buffalo sauce to your taste for more or less heat.
– For a creamier texture, add an extra cup of cheese or a dollop of sour cream.
– This dish can be prepared ahead of time; just store it in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Bake