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10) Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie works)
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter for breadcrumbs

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni according to package; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in same pot, whisk in flour for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in cheeses until melted, then mix in hot sauce and seasoning.
  5. Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta; stir to combine and heat through.
  6. If using, toss breadcrumbs with oil and toast in skillet, sprinkle on top before serving.
  7. Finish with a drizzle of blue cheese or ranch if kids prefer milder flavor.