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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

1 Hour: Best Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Ever!


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  • Author: Annabelle
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A delicious and easy mac and cheese recipe with a buffalo chicken twist.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat.
  5. Stir in cheddar cheese and buffalo wing sauce.
  6. Add cooked chicken and macaroni.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Top with blue cheese (optional).
  9. Bake until bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Adjust buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for ease.
  • Add breadcrumbs for extra texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg