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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Smoked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the perfect dish to serve up! Juicy chicken, smoked gooey cheese with buffalo sauce and ranch

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16-20 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp BBQ Rub
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing seasoning 
  • 16 oz elbow noodles 
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese
  • 2 cups of shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 
  • 3 cups whole milk 
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 2 tbsp green onions

Instructions

  1. Par boil macaroni noodles for 6 minutes then strain and run them under cold water.
  2. Make the Roux in a pot, melt one stick of butter then slowly whisk in 4 tbsp of flour. 
  3. Slowly add and whisk in 3 cups of whole milk, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt and 16 oz of Velveeta cheese. Cook down over medium low heat until creamy then remove from heat. 
  4. In a foil pan, add the par boiled noodles, 2 cups of shredded chicken, ¼ cup buffalo sauce, 2 tbsp BBQ rub, 2 tbsp ranch dressing seasoning, 1 cup of gouda cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix with the par boiled noodles.
  5. Add the creamy cheese to the noodles and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle on more BBQ rub and top with a little more shredded cheese.
  6. Place the pan of macaroni on the smoker at 275°F for 45 minutes.
  7. Once cheese on top is melted, garnish with green onions and drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing on top.
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes