Jul 14 2026
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Buffalo Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Strips, Pimento Mac 'N Cheese, Honey Buffalo Sauce, Scallions, Fried Crunchies

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Ingredients

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Buffalo Mac 'N Cheese

Method

Buffalo Mac 'N Cheese

  1. 1

    Cook the macaroni

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the cheese sauce

    In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute until it's a light golden color.

  3. 3

    Add milk

    Slowly pour in 1 cup of milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add cheeses and seasonings

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of pimento cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika.

  5. 5

    Combine macaroni with cheese sauce

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Add buffalo sauce

    Stir in 0.5 cup of honey buffalo sauce until well mixed. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

  7. 7

    Prepare to serve

    Transfer the mac 'n cheese to a serving dish. Top with 0.25 cup of chopped scallions and 0.5 cup of fried crunchies for extra crunch.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve hot and enjoy your Buffalo Mac 'N Cheese!

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