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Imagine having pasta smothered in tasty buffalo sauce, topped with loads of cheese, and every bite feels like a scrumptious carnival.
The super-rich dressing coats your mouth with euphoric ecstasy as tangy and sticky heat tickles your taste buds.
Mac and cheese buffalo wild wings is not too spicy but has a slight kick for those who like it spicier.
If you want to give your guest a divine treat, serve it with a drizzle of ranch and choice of side; they will surely beg for more.
You’ll never buy the boxed stuff again after the first taste of this homemade mac and cheese.
Off the imagination to reality.
Experience this heavenly delicacy by trying it today!
The Origin of Mac and Cheese Buffalo Wild Wings
The history of macaroni and cheese goes back to 13th century Italy.
That was when Marco Polo brought the recipe for “Maccheroni” (macaroni) back from his travels in China.
The first written recipe for macaroni and cheese, however, didn’t appear until 1769 when it was published in a book called The Experienced English Housekeeper by Elizabeth Raffald.
It was not until 1937 that Kraft Foods introduced its version of macaroni and cheese.
In 1998, Buffalo Wild Wings took it up a notch with the introduction of its version of the dish, which includes chicken tenders and is served with a side of ranch dressing.
How to Make Mac and Cheese Buffalo Wild Wings
If you love buffalo sauce and mac and cheese, you won’t be able to get enough of our newest creation.
It’s made with four kinds of cheese, cut into bite-size pieces, and topped with a buffalo wing sauce crumb topping.
Mac and cheese is tender, not mushy, creamy, and perfectly coated in cheese and easily adaptable for any restaurant or fan.
The macaroni are smooth but hold on their own, soaking in all that sauce without getting soggy.
The crunchy bread crumbs and spicy bites from the celery keep things interesting.
Seriously consider making it tonight.
Ingredients
●3 pounds elbow macaroni
●2 gallons of whole milk
●1 pound butter (4 sticks)
●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
●Three tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
●2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
●1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
●8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
●8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare the breading station by combining flour, panko and seasonings in a bowl.
Beat the eggs in another bowl and put the buffalo wild wing sauce in a third bowl.
Step 2
Make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook until the flour is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk in milk and hot sauce.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted—season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Boil macaroni and add a bit of salt to the water.
Drain water from the macaroni when it is finished cooking.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni with prepared buffalo wing sauce and mix well.
Then fold in ready cheese sauce from the saucepan (may need to reheat cheese sauce if it gets too thick).
Step 6
Transfer mixture into an oven-safe baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray (a 9×13 inch size will work well).
Spread out evenly and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Remove from the heat and serve.
How to Store Mac and Cheese Buffalo Wild Wings
How to refrigerate
To refrigerate, place your mac and cheese in an airtight container and put it in the fridge for five days.
If you’d prefer, you can also store individual servings of mac and cheese in Ziploc bags before you refrigerate.
How to freeze
If you want to freeze your mac and cheese, take extra steps when storing it.
First, let it cool completely before placing it in the freezer.
Then, wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil so that n can get in.
If you’re freezing smaller portions of mac and cheese, use freezer storage bags instead of aluminum foil.
When you’re ready to eat your frozen meal, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat either on the stovetop or in the microwave next time you get acrave cheesy goodness.
How to reheat
To reheat frozen macaroni and cheese, remove it from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator overnight or until thawed.
Once thawed, transfer the dish to a baking pan or casserole dish sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Recipe to Prepare Using Mac and Cheese
Once you’ve mastered the art of making mac and cheese, it’s time to up your mac and cheese game.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to do that. Here are a few of the favorite mac and cheese recipes to try.
Macaroni and cheese pizza combines two of the best comfort foods!
The crust is made using macaroni noodles, while the sauce is classic macaroni and cheese.
Top with bacon or ham for an added punch of flavor.
●Bacon Mac & Cheese Bombs
These cheesy bombs are filled with bacon, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and smothered in a ranch dressing/spicy sauce.
They’re kind of like chicken nuggets for grownups.
●Bacon-Wrapped Mac & Cheese Bites
It’s a combination of three amazing things: mac and cheese, bacon, and fried food.
What could be better?
The crispy bites are great as an appetizer or even as a main dish
●Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
Forget plain old breadcrumbs — these macaroni balls are rolled in crushed Cheez-Its for extra crunchy goodness.
They’re baked if you want a healthier version or fried for a tastier treat.
Variations in Making Mac and Cheese Buffalo Wild Wings
Here are a few of the tasty ways you can turn your favorite comfort food into an even more irresistible dish.
●Add vegetables-There are several ways to do this, including adding cooked vegetables to your cheese sauce before combining it with pasta or stirring in fresh vegetables after you have removed the dish from heat.
Fresh spinach is always a good choice since it wilts into a mild-tasting leafy green that kids are more likely to eat than broccoli or cauliflower.
●Meat lovers can add ham or bacon crumbles to the mix for an extra savory touch.
Just make sure whatever you’re adding is cooked before you combine it with the pasta and cheese sauce.
●Add a crispy topping- Toasted breadcrumb or panko topping really adds another layer of texture, which contrasts nicely with the creamy sauce and soft pasta.
If you like your mac and cheese extra crispy on top, bake it uncovered for about 10 minutes longer than the recipe states.
●Make it Tex-Mex. Add 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa and some chopped jalapenos for a south-of-the-border kick that will make your mouth sing.
Then top with some crushed tortilla chips or crumbled cornbread .
●Make it loaded baked potato style.
Mix in some bacon bits and diced green onions, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and/or sour cream!
What to Serve Along With Mac and Cheese Buffalo Wild Wings
●If you like garlic bread with your pasta dinner, this is the perfect side dish for your Mac & Cheese Bowl.
Each piece is slathered with butter and garlic salt.
●Naked Tenders – All-white meat chicken tenders served either plain or tossed in your choice of sauce
●Crispy chicken tenders and fries- Hot seasoning on your crispy chicken tenders will create a magical dish.
●Wings- If you’re craving wings, stick with their boneless wings for a lighter bite.
We suggest the Asian zing flavor for your boneless wings.
●Salad- Try salad if you just want a light side to go with your mac and cheese
Health Benefits
●Cheese is loaded with sulfur-containing amino acids like methionine and cysteine, important for liver detoxification.
●Eating cheese provides conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid that plays a role in weight loss by breaking down fat in cells.
●Adding cheese to your meal, gives proteins which are vital for building muscle mass and maintaining muscle strength.
●Having cheese in your meal gives you calcium which is essential for bone health hence lowering the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a change from your go-to mac recipe, this buffalo sauce version is your destination.
All you have to do is follow this straightforward recipe.
Are you stuck in a rut on what to serve for tailgating, family nights, or dinner parties?
Mac & Cheese is one of those dishes that can be a real crowd-pleaser, so if you’re looking for something different to serve, this is the recipe you need.
The guest will not get enough of it, and they will beg to carry the recipe along.
Best Ever Creamy Mac and Cheese Buffalo Wild Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds elbow macaroni
- 2 gallons whole milk
- 1 pound butter 4 sticks
- 1/2 cups purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoons black pepper plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more to taste
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the breading station by combining flour, panko and seasonings in a bowl. Beat the eggs in another bowl and put the buffalo wild wing sauce in a third bowl.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until the flour is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in milk and hot sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted—season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Boil macaroni and add a bit of salt to the water. Drain water from the macaroni when it is finished cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni with prepared buffalo wing sauce and mix well. Then fold in ready cheese sauce from the saucepan (may need to reheat cheese sauce if it gets too thick).
- Transfer mixture into an oven-safe baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray (a 9×13 inch size will work well). Spread out evenly and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.
