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    Home » Recipes » Gourmet Mac & Cheese

    Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Published on May 28, 2018 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese
    A Muy Caliente Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac & Cheese. The almost perfect Mac & Cheese with all the important stuff in it.
     
    Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

    This Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese is to die for. Everybody loves a good Mac & Cheese and my loyal visitors know that I LOVE a good Gourmet Mac & Cheese.

    Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Heck, I have a whole category dedicated to my favorite Gourmet Mac and Cheese Recipes. If you like spicy dishes, then this Mac & Cheese is for you. My all-time favorite Mac & Cheese is my Whiskey Mac and Cheese, but this one comes in a close 2nd!

    Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

    💭 What is Al Dente

    When making Mac and Cheese, it's important to cook the pasta al dente to ensure to best texture possible. If you are not familiar with the term "al dente", it means cooking the pasta so it's still chewy and form and that it will hold its shape when the sauce is added to it.

    In addition to the usual ingredients: pasta noodles, cheese, chicken and bacon, this dish also has cream corn! I know that sounds really weird but don't knock it till you try it!

    frank's RedHot Sauce
    Frank's RedHot Sauce

    It’s not every day you can have a Buffalo Chicken style Mac & Cheese with cream corn in it. This dish has quickly become a family favorite and will become yours as well the minute you taste it!

    💭 Recipe Tip

    While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    If you've ever wondered what part of the pig Bacon comes from check out the picture below. Surprised?

    Pork Cuts Diagram

    🥓 How to Make Bacon

    If you struggle to make bacon perfectly, I've put together a short tutorial on How to Make Perfect Bacon - 3 Ways. Check it out! My preferred method is baking it in the oven.

    And don't throw away that bacon grease! Bacon is expensive and the grease is great for making Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Cheese, Popcorn and even hash browns. It can keep up to 3 months if properly stored in the refrigerator.

    air fried bacon

    🐓 How to Handle Raw Chicken

    Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
    Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
    Do not wash raw chicken (which prevents cross-contamination).
    Wash all utensils and cutting boards (if applicable).
    If marinating the chicken, make sure you toss the juices before you cook. Don't ever use the juice from the marinade.
    Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

    For more great recipes with Pasta, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Mac and Cheese with Green Onions and Ham
    • Delicious Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad
    • Italian Tuna Casserole
    • Copycat Hard Rock Cafe Mac and Cheese

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac & Cheese recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Pasta, Chicken, Olive Oil, Red Onion, Garlic Cloves, Cream Corn, Cream Cheese, Milk, Frank's RedHot Sauce, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Paprika, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese and Bacon.

    🥣 How to Make Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Cook pasta until al dente in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    Heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté onions for 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
    Turn heat down to medium and stir in creamed corn, cream cheese, ½ cup milk, 2-5 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce (see note) and spices.
    Stir until cream cheese is melted, then stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese until melted.
    Add chicken, bacon, and pasta and stir until evenly coated, adding additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

    Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

    Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

    A Muy Caliente Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac & Cheese. The almost perfect Mac & Cheese with all the important stuff in it.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 648 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 12 oz Pasta
    • 2 Cups Chicken Breasts, Cooked & Cubed
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Small Red Onion, Diced
    • 3 Garlic Cloves
    • 15 oz Cream Corn
    • 4 oz Cream Cheese, Cubed
    • ½ Cup Milk
    • 3 tablespoon Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce
    • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
    • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
    • 4 Strips Bacon, Cooked & Crumbled
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    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta until al dente in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    • Heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté onions for 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
    • Turn heat down to medium and stir in creamed corn, cream cheese, ½ cup milk, 2-5 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce (see note) and spices.
    • Stir until cream cheese is melted, then stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese until melted.
    • Add chicken, bacon and pasta and stir until evenly coated, adding additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

    Notes

    You can control the heat of this dish by the amount of Hot Sauce you add. 3 tablespoons is average heat, 4 is if you like things a little spicy and 5 is very spicy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1119mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 835IUVitamin C: 6.1mgCalcium: 295mgIron: 1.8mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Kathleen

      September 12, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      I’m drooling right now just looking at the picture and remembering the amazing Mac and Cheese! Thanks for posting, and please keep them coming!

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