Description
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of buffalo chicken with creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your desired spice level.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a creamier texture, add more cream cheese or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Casserole, Comfort Food