Buffalo Chik'n Mac & Cheese

11/26/2021

Buffalo Chik'n Mac & Cheese

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 40 - 45 Min

Yields: 6 + Servings

WHAT YOU NEED

BUFFALO SAUCE

1/4 C Unsalted Butter
1/2 C Valentina Hot Sauce ( I prefer Mexican sauce, feel free to sub Franks Buffalo or your fave)
Pinch of Sea Salt

GARNISHES

Preheat oven to 350 F
Whisk together the cream, eggs, room temp butter, garlic powder, mustard powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of cold, salted water to a boil and cook noodles a minute less than al dente according to package directions. Turn off the burner, strain the noodles, and return the noodles back to the pot on to the burner that is now off. Pour in the cream mixture and stir to combine before folding in all 3 cheeses, reserving a generous handful for the top. Once combined, pour the mac in to a greased 9 x 13" dish. Tap it off the counter a few times to settle everything. Top with remaining cheese.
Empty the chik'n bites on to a baking sheet and place both the bites and the mac and cheese into the oven.

Bake the mac and cheese for 35 - 40 minutes until golden on top. Bake the chik'n bites until nice and golden brown and cooked through. Turn off the oven and prepare the buffalo sauce.
Melt together the butter and hot sauce in a small sauce pot set to medium low. Let it simmer for a few minutes before adding a pinch of sea salt, whisking, and dropping in the chik'n bites. Toss the bites in the sauce until coated entirely.
For service, serve up a slice of the mac and cheese and top with a couple saucy bites. Garnish with sliced avo, diced red and green onions, sour cream, chipotle mayo, and an additional buffalo sauce drizzle. ENJOY!