Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsHalftime Sports Bar & CasinoKickin Mac & Cheese Recipe

Kickin Mac & Cheese Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Breaded buffalo chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, & bacon drizzled in Wingredient’s award winning Sweet & Tangy sauce. Also available plain, served with garlic toast

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Buffalo Chicken

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Roux

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted, add flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Gradually add milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and then add shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.

  3. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt and black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir well and remove from heat.

Preparing the Buffalo Chicken

  1. 5

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Dip chicken breasts in flour, then beaten egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

  2. 6

    Bake the Chicken

    Place coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Once cooked, toss the chicken in buffalo sauce.

  3. 7

    Slice the Chicken

    Remove chicken from oven and let cool slightly. Slice into strips.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 8

    Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni pasta and cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

  2. 9

    Add Buffalo Chicken

    Gently fold in the sliced buffalo chicken into the mac and cheese.

  3. 10

    Top with Bacon and Bleu Cheese

    Sprinkle crumbled bacon and bleu cheese on top of the mac and cheese. Drizzle with Sweet & Tangy sauce.

Making Garlic Toast

  1. 11

    Prepare the Toast

    Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Mix softened butter with garlic powder and spread on the cut sides of the bread.

  2. 12

    Toast the Bread

    Place the garlic bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C) or until golden and crispy.

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