Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing Buffalo Mac n' Cheese! This irresistible dish combines the classic flavors of creamy mac n' cheese with a spicy, tangy buffalo sauce, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Featuring two delectable variations, our classic Buffalo Mac n' Cheese and our unforgettable Baked Buffalo Mac n' Cheese, this recipe article caters to all your cheesy, spicy desires. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that promises an explosion of taste with every bite.
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BUFFALO MACARONI AND CHEESE BITES
In this vegetarian Buffalo-style appetizer, macaroni and cheese get heated up with Louisiana-style hot sauce, then breaded and baked. These tasty nibbles are served with blue cheese dressing. -Ann Donnay, Milton, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set the cheese packet from dinner mix aside. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. Stir in the contents of the cheese packet, milk, cheese sauce and butter., Press 2 tablespoonfuls into greased miniature muffin cups. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight., Place the hot sauce, flour, egg and onions in separate shallow bowls. Remove macaroni bites from cups. Dip in the hot sauce and flour, then coat with egg and onions. Place 2 in. apart on a lightly greased baking sheet., Bake at 400° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BUFFALO MAC 'N' CHEESE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente, about 7 minutes; strain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large oval casserole dish.
- Cook 2 tablespoons of the butter, the onions, celery and a pinch of salt in a large saute pan over medium heat until the onions and celery are soft but not brown, about 7 minutes.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the half-and-half, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and blue cheese until melted. Stir in the onion mixture, macaroni and hot sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, pour into a small bowl and mix with the panko; sprinkle on top of the mac 'n' cheese. Bake until bubbly and brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Garnish with the scallions.
BUFFALO MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, whole milk, shredded mild cheddar cheese, kosher salt, macaroni, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded rotisserie chicken, Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce, celery, ranch dressing, crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallion
Provided by Frank's RedHot
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently to break up any clumps, for 5 minutes, or until the roux is light golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium, then slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the heat, add the mild cheddar cheese, and whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in the salt. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and toss to coat well.
- Transfer half of the mac and cheese mixture to the prepared skillet. Top with 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, then the remaining mac and cheese and remaining cup of sharp cheddar.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded rotisserie chicken and Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce. Spoon on top of the mac and cheese.
- Bake the mac and cheese for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling around the edges of the pan. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
- While the mac and cheese bakes, make the celery ribbons: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the backs of the celery stalks lengthwise into ribbons. Transfer the ribbons to a large bowl filled with ice water and let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Drizzle the mac and cheese with more Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce and the ranch dressing, then top with the crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallions, and celery ribbons.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1068 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 65 grams, Sugar 7 grams
BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE
I saw my local ballpark was introducing Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and thought it was a great idea! This is what I whipped up. Serve with celery sticks and beer. Let me know what you think.
Provided by Matt R
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Cut wings and legs off rotisserie chicken. Skin and bone wings and legs; chop or shred dark meat into bite-size pieces.
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually until a thick paste forms. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute more. Reduce heat and season sauce with black pepper.
- Stir Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into the sauce until melted and combined. Stir in hot sauce, adjusting to reach desired level of spiciness. Add blue cheese, chicken, and macaroni; mix well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 157.1 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 977.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
PASS THE BUFFALO MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- For the pasta and sauce: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
- Set a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the evaporated milk, Buffalo sauce and mustard and whisk until uniform and smooth. Toss the Cheddar and pepper jack with the cornstarch in a bowl until the cheese is totally coated, then add to the saucepan. Whisk in the blue cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- For the mix-ins: Meanwhile, lay out the chicken skin flat in a pan without overlapping the pieces. Cook on high heat until crisped, 5 to 8 minutes. Chop into pieces.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and stir until completely coated. Add the crisped chicken skin and shredded chicken and stir. Mix in the blue cheese.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the celery leaves. Serve with celery stalks as "spoons."
BUFFALO MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, whole milk, shredded mild cheddar cheese, kosher salt, macaroni, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded rotisserie chicken, Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce, celery, ranch dressing, crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallion
Provided by Frank's RedHot
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently to break up any clumps, for 5 minutes, or until the roux is light golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium, then slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the heat, add the mild cheddar cheese, and whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in the salt. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and toss to coat well.
- Transfer half of the mac and cheese mixture to the prepared skillet. Top with 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, then the remaining mac and cheese and remaining cup of sharp cheddar.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded rotisserie chicken and Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce. Spoon on top of the mac and cheese.
- Bake the mac and cheese for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling around the edges of the pan. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
- While the mac and cheese bakes, make the celery ribbons: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the backs of the celery stalks lengthwise into ribbons. Transfer the ribbons to a large bowl filled with ice water and let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Drizzle the mac and cheese with more Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce and the ranch dressing, then top with the crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallions, and celery ribbons.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1068 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 65 grams, Sugar 7 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Freshly grated cheddar cheese and creamy macaroni noodles are essential.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese creates a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Make sure the buffalo sauce is evenly distributed throughout the macaroni and cheese. This will ensure that every bite is packed with flavor.
- Top the macaroni and cheese with your favorite toppings. Crumbled blue cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions are all great options.
- Serve the macaroni and cheese immediately while it's hot and bubbly. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Buffalo mac and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, a potluck, or a game day party. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, buffalo mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy macaroni and cheese, give buffalo mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!
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