Mac and cheese is comfort food. It can be served as an appetizer, a side dish to a meal, or even as a nutritional snack. However, making it at home can be an intimidating task. This is where the buffalo wing mac and cheese recipe comes in. It’s simple to make and you’re sure to have it on your table in no time.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare three 13-inch baking pans by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray.
In salted water, boil macaroni for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place aside.
Add 6 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet and melt. When the butter is melted, add the onion and celery and cook for five minutes.
Add the garlic and chicken to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the 1 cup hot sauce and cook for another minute.
In a large saucepan, melt 10 tbsp of butter and add flour and dry mustard. Mix well. Pour in half & half and the rest of the hot sauce. Whisk until the sauce thickens.
Add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Combine well. Add the sour cream and stir well.
Mix macaroni with chicken mixture and cheese sauce. Combine well and spread in prepared baking pans.
In a bowl, arrange the bread cubes. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup butter over the bread cubes to coat well.
Over the macaroni mixture, sprinkle the blue cheese. Add buttered bread cubes to the top and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.