Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with a spicy buffalo kick—this mac & cheese is comfort food with a bold twist. Quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and guaranteed to disappear fast at your dinner table!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box 16 oz pasta (elbow, shells, or rotini work best) 16 oz
- 1 block cream cheese 8 oz , cubed
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Colby Jack, or your favorite blend
- 8 Cooked chicken strips frozen or homemade, air fried until crispy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain and pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Add cubed cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, dry ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese to the pasta.
- Stir lightly, then bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cream cheese is melted and everything is bubbly and creamy.
- Meanwhile, air fry chicken strips until golden and crispy. Slice or leave whole.
- Top the baked mac & cheese with the cooked chicken strips just before serving.
- Optional: drizzle with extra buffalo or ranch for that finishing touch!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 443mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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