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Buffalo Mac n' Cheese Recipe

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 783
Daily Value: 39%
Servings: 8

Balanced
Vegetarian
Fat34g53%
Saturated21g104%
Trans0g0%
Carbs87g29%
Fiber5g18%
Sugars6g0%
Protein31g63%
Cholesterol105mg35%
Sodium762mg32%
Calcium542mg54%
Magnesium81mg20%
Potassium453mg13%
Iron3mg16%
Zinc4mg26%
Vitamin A910IU18%
Vitamin C8mg13%
Thiamin (B1)0mg21%
Riboflavin (B2)0mg25%
Niacin (B3)3mg15%
Vitamin B60mg15%
Folic Acid (B9)68µg17%
Vitamin B121µg15%
Vitamin D1µg0%
Vitamin E1mg3%
Vitamin K4µg5%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated9g0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2g0%
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Buffalo Mac n Cheese
Francesca Borgognone

Three cheeses and a kick of spice makes this comfort favorite a whole new story. For the ultimate trio, combine any two sharp cheeses, in this instance, two bold Irish Cheddars, with a smoother Gouda. When blended together, they make for a creamy, cheesy, spicy dream — one spoonful will just not do the trick. 

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INGREDIENTS

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more for greasing
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced shallots
  • 1 1/2 pounds shell pasta
  • 1 cup shredded Kerrygold Aged or other medium-sharp Cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded Kerrygold Vintage or other sharp Cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a deep baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat and add the shallots. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, until shallots are deep brown, stirring often, about 6 minutes.

At the same, bring water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. 

Mix the cheeses together in a large bowl and coat with flour, put 1 cup aside for topping. In a small saucepan, bring the half and half to a simmer, add the hot sauce and 2 cups of cheese, stir occasionally for 3 minutes or until the cheese becomes soft and creamy. Remove from the heat and place in baking dish. 

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs; toss. Stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Top the macaroni with a layer of shallots, then the leftover cheese, and top with breadcrumbs. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of butter on top and then put into oven for 25-30 minutes. 

Recipe Details

Servings: 8
Total time: 45 minutes
Cuisine: Irish, Comfort Food, Mac&Cheese