Hen House Macaroni-n-cheese Bowl Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Cook the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Make the Cheese Sauce

   In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.

3. 3

   Combine Cheese and Seasonings

   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika until the cheese is melted and smooth.

4. 4

   Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce

   Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well-coated.

5. 5

   Prepare the Toppings

   If using pulled pork or buffalo chicken, prepare as desired. For pulled pork, mix with BBQ sauce. For buffalo chicken, toss with buffalo sauce.

6. 6

   Assemble the Bowl

   In serving bowls, spoon the macaroni and cheese. Top with spicy BBQ pulled pork or buffalo chicken. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.