🔥 What Makes This Recipe So Good
Have you ever had buffalo chicken dip? Have you ever wondered if there could possibly be a way to make buffalo chicken dip EVEN BETTER? Well, this buffalo chicken mac and cheese does exactly that! It takes all the classic buffalo wing flavor you love and enhances them with tender pasta and a creamy cheese sauce. It’s a simple recipe with so many possibilities! Change up the cheeses. Mix up the pastas. Use a lot or a little buffalo sauce. Add in diced jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes. Don’t be afraid to get creative and really make this dish your own. The creaminess of the cheese sauce really balances the heat of the buffalo sauce, so this is great for anyone in your group that’s a little heat-averse. Of course, if you’re a big fan of spicy, you can always use more buffalo sauce on the chicken or on top of the finished mac and cheese!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
When it’s time to add the cheese, move the skillet off the heat first and let the mixture cool just a little. If it’s too hot, the cheese can seize when it hits the liquid, making the sauce clumpy and gritty instead of smooth and creamy. Prepackaged shredded cheese contains anti-clumping additives that can make it hard to melt, or can give the sauce a grainy texture. For the best sauce ever, buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself! It’s super easy to do and can make a big difference in your overall buffalo chicken mac and cheese experience. Don’t overcook the pasta! When you first cook it, only cook it until it’s al dente. The noodles should be tender but still firm. If you overcook it the first time, it’s only going to get more overcooked once you put it in the oven. For a really nice, crisp texture that compliments the creaminess of the buffalo chicken mac and cheese, top the mixture with panko breadcrumbs before putting it in the oven! I like to coat the panko with a little melted butter first so it’s got a richer flavor. It also helps it crisp up better in the oven. Just be careful not to burn it!
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