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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • butter (divided between the sauce and the mac and cheese)Dairy80 g
  • honeyPantry30 g
  • buffalo saucePantry120 ml
  • chicken breast (cooked and shredded)Meat400 g
  • macaroni (cooked)Grains400 g
  • flourPantry40 g
  • bouillon powderPantry10 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • chili powderSpices3 g
  • milkDairy500 ml
  • mozzarella (grated)Dairy200 g
  • cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy200 g
  • corn flakes (crushed)Grains80 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

841kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
36 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the buffalo chicken

    • Melt the butter in a frying pan and stir in the honey and buffalo sauce.
    • Add the shredded chicken and toss until well coated and hot.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente.
    • Drain and set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour and cook briefly.
    • Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth, then stir in the bouillon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and chili powder.
    • Add the mozzarella and cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
    Step 3
  4. Combine

    • Fold the macaroni and the buffalo chicken into the cheese sauce.
    • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
    Step 4
  5. Add the corn flake topping

    • Brush the top with beaten egg.
    • Scatter the crushed corn flakes over the surface.
    Step 5
  6. Bake

    • Bake at 200 °C until golden and bubbling.
    Step 6