Buffalo Bacon Chicken Mac & Cheese Recipe
Buffalo chicken, bacon, diced scallions.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Bacon
Cheese Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Bacon Cooking
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 3
- 4
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate Cheeses
Reduce heat to low, then stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and buffalo sauce. Stir until well combined.
- 7
Mix in Cheese Sauce
Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- 8
Add Bacon
Fold in the crispy bacon, reserving some for topping.
Serving
- 9
Serve and Garnish
Transfer the buffalo bacon chicken mac and cheese to a serving dish. Top with reserved bacon and diced scallions before serving.