Buffalo Mac and Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Dry macaroni noodles, 8 oz.
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Cooked chicken, shredded, 1 1/2 cups.
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Butter, 3 tbsp.
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Flour, 3 tbsp.
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Milk, 2 cups.
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Cream cheese, 4 oz.
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Mozzarella, shredded, 1 1/2 cups.
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Sharp cheddar, shredded, 1 cup.
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Sour cream, 1/3 cup.
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Buffalo hot sauce, 1/2 cup.
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Salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp each.
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Garlic and onion powder, 1/2 tsp each.
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Ground mustard, 1/2 tsp.
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Butter for topping, 1 tbsp.
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Olive oil for topping, 1/2 tbsp.
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Seasoned panko crumbs, 1/2 cup.
# Instructions:
01 -
Set oven dish with grease, boil pasta until just tender, and pull apart chicken into pieces.
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Whisk butter and flour together for roux. Pour in milk and toss in seasonings, then melt cheeses and sour cream. Mix in hot sauce, then combine with pasta and chicken.
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Toast panko crumbs in melted butter and a splash of olive oil, then cover the cheesy dish with the golden mix.
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Pop it in the oven for 15 minutes until it’s bubbling and ready.
# Notes:
01 -
Fast and satisfying meal.
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Spice can be made mild or bold.
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Rotisserie chicken works great.
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Prepare ahead and heat later.
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Perfect for watching the game.
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Mix cheeses to your taste.