Description
Tini put a buffalo chicken twist on her VIRAL Mac and Cheese 🧀🧀 It wouldn't be Friendsgiving without it!
RECIPE 👇
Tini's Viral Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken
Recipe courtesy of Tini Younger
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
Pasta:
Butter, for greasing the dish
Kosher salt
1 pound dried cavatappi pasta
Chicken:
1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons dried ranch seasoning, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese Sauce:
16 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated (about 4 cups)
8 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups)
8 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
8 ounces smoked Gouda, grated (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s, plus more for serving
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Garnish:
1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
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