Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Butter, Unsalted; 3/4 cups Hot Sauce, Such As Texas Pete Or Frank's; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 cups Butter, Unsalted; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onion; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 dash Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 1 cup Whole Milk; 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese, Or Cheese(s) Of Choice; 3/4 pounds Medium Shell Pasta, Cooked According To Package Directions; Optional Garnish: Blue Cheese Crumbles

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Butter, Unsalted
3/4 cups Hot Sauce, Such As Texas Pete Or Frank's
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 cups Butter, Unsalted
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onion
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper
1 cup Whole Milk
2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese, Or Cheese(s) Of Choice
3/4 pounds Medium Shell Pasta, Cooked According To Package Directions
Optional Garnish: Blue Cheese Crumbles

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Make buffalo sauce: Melt 1 Tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan heated to medium high.
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Add hot sauce and garlic powder.
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Cook until combined and bubbly.
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Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cups of butter over medium heat.
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Add onions to saucepan and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add flour and the salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook, whisking constantly until the roux becomes golden brown.
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Then add milk to the roux, stirring constantly.
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Cook mixture until bubbly and thickened, about 10 minutes longer.
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Turn heat to low and stir in the reserved hot sauce mixture.
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Add cheese to saucepan and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Stir in cooked pasta until combined.
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Taste to adjust seasonings.
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Serve with blue cheese crumbles on top if desired.

749

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Butter, Unsalted, 3/4 cups Hot Sauce, Such As Texas Pete Or Frank's, 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, 1/4 cups Butter, Unsalted, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese

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