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Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Buffalo mac and cheese is creamy, spicy, and oh so scrumptious. Make this recipe as a weeknight main dish or a side dish for the holidays or Super Bowl.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●skillet
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about ⏱️ 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Season with the pepper and a good pinch of salt and cook until the onion and garlic are softened, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes.
3
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic and stir to make a roux. Let cook 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes before slowly stirring in the milk and then the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly, 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes.
4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar and pepper jack a handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt before adding the next. Stir in the chicken, hot sauce, and ranch dressing and cook until the chicken is heated through, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to combine.
5
Serve topped with the blue cheese, celery leaves, and a drizzle of hot sauce, if you like.
Celery leaves, for serving (optional)
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