Buffalo Mac (Printable Format)

Spice up your pasta night with cheesy mac, buffalo chicken, and golden-crispy panko in every bite.

# Needed Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces of uncooked macaroni pasta.
02 - 1 and 1/2 cups of pulled chicken.
03 - 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
04 - 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
05 - 2 cups of whole milk.
06 - 4 ounces of soft cream cheese.
07 - 1 and 1/2 cups of mozzarella, shredded.
08 - 1 cup of sharp cheddar, grated.
09 - 1/3 cup of sour cream.
10 - 1/2 cup of hot buffalo sauce.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and black pepper.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder.
13 - 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard powder.
14 - 1 tablespoon of butter (for the crumb topping).
15 - 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil (for the crumb topping).
16 - 1/2 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs.

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Shred the chicken, boil pasta till still a bit firm, and grease your casserole dish.
02 - Mix butter and flour on the stove. Pour in milk, season, and stir in cheeses with sour cream. Add hot sauce, then toss in the chicken and cooked pasta.
03 - Toast the breadcrumbs with butter and a splash of olive oil until nicely browned, then scatter on top.
04 - Pop it in the oven for about 15 minutes until it’s bubbling and looks amazing.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Easy dish for cozy nights.
02 - You can make it as spicy or mild as you like.
03 - Rotisserie chicken works perfectly here.
04 - Preps ahead like a champ.
05 - Perfect for watching the big game.
06 - Feel free to try out different cheeses.