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Buffalo Mac & Cheese
This Buffalo Mac and Cheese recipe can be on your table in 20 minutes! This recipe is spicy stove top mac and cheese meets hamburger helper for the BEST comfort food that is a meal-in-one! It boasts a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce spiked with Buffalo Sauce, layers of spices, cream cheese, sharp cheddar and mozzarella for the ultimate creamy, cheesy sauce with completely customizable heat - WITHOUT making a roux, heavy cream or butter! I've included instructions on how to make this Buffalo Mac and Cheese recipe lighter, how to customize, how to make ahead and how to freeze - because you are going to want to make this buffalo mac and cheese ALL the time.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 18 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 8 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta al dente in generously salted water. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, brown beef and onions until cooked through. Drain any excess grease. Add garlic and saute ⏱️ 30 seconds. Stir in seasonings and creamed corn.
3
Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted over medium heat. Stir in milk and hot sauce and warm through (start with less hot sauce and add more to taste later). Stir in cheddar until melted followed by mozzarella cheese until melted over LOW heat.
4
Stir in in pasta until well coated, adding additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Taste and add addition buffalo sauce, salt, pepper, etc. to taste. Garnish with blue cheese and parsley if desired.
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