Spicy Buffalo Mac And Cheese: The Best Comfort Food Ever!
Extra Hot Dipping Sauce
Original Hot Sauce
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 hearty serving of Spicy Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Spicy Buffalo Mac and Cheese is a fiery twist on the classic comfort food, combining creamy mac and cheese with bold Buffalo sauce for a tantalizing, spicy kick. The recipe involves cooking pasta, preparing a spicy Buffalo sauce, and a creamy cheese sauce with cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Once the pasta is cooked, it’s tossed in the spicy Buffalo sauce, mixed with the creamy cheese sauce, and baked until golden brown. The dish can be garnished with green onions or celery and served hot. The spiciness of the Buffalo sauce can be adjusted, different types of cheese can be used, and the dish can be prepared in advance. It pairs well with chopped green onions or celery for added freshness, and can be served alongside a light salad or vegetables.
Ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni or pasta of your choice
1 tablespoon Extra Hot Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles, adjust to taste
Optional: Chopped green onions or celery (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
Step 2
Cook the elbow macaroni or pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the hot sauce and garlic powder, and cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Set the spicy Buffalo sauce aside.
Step 4
In a separate saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5
Stir in the blue cheese crumbles, reserving a small portion for garnish if desired.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the spicy Buffalo sauce, tossing until the pasta is well coated.
Step 7
Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the coated pasta and gently stir to combine.
Step 8
Transfer the Spicy Buffalo Mac and Cheese mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 9
Sprinkle the reserved blue cheese crumbles on top for extra flavor.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the mac and cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Step 11
Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions or celery if desired, and serve hot.
Step 12
Enjoy the creamy, cheesy, and fiery goodness of Spicy Buffalo Mac and Cheese!
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