Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

Name: Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 118 milliliters all purpose flour; 532 milliliters all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 Tbsps (1 stick) butter, divided; 12 servings Canola oil (for deep-frying); 2 Tbsps cayenne pepper; 946 milliliters pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about packed); 454 grams chicken cutlets, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips; 946 milliliters cornflakes, ground to crumbs in processor; 3 larges eggs, beaten to blend; 454 grams elbow macaroni; 2 larges garlic cloves, chopped; 473 milliliters chopped green onions (about 8 large); 2 Tbsps ground coriander; 2 Tbsps ground cumin; 710 milliliters chopped onions; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh oregano; 2 Tbsps paprika; 2 teaspoons paprika; 237 milliliters hot pepper sauce (preferably Franks RedHot Original); 473 milliliters ounces provolone cheese, coarsely grated (about packed); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 Tbsps salt; 473 milliliters whole milk; 946 milliliters whole milk

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken a try. This recipe makes 12 servings with 867 calories, 38g of protein, and 47g of fat each. This recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cornflakes you could follow this main course with the Cornflake-Chocolate-Chip-Marshmallow Cookies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk first 6 ingredients in deep medium bowl to blend.

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Place milk in second bowl, eggs in third bowl, and ground cornflakes in fourth bowl. Working with 4 chicken strips at a time, place in flour mixture and toss to coat. Dip same chicken strips into milk, then eggs, then cornflake crumbs, coating with each; arrange on sheet of foil.

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Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan; heat oil to 335F to 350F. Working in batches, add coated chicken strips to hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken strips to paper towels to drain.

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Cut strips into 1-inch-long pieces.

Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.

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Water

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Drain; transfer to very large bowl.

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Mix in green onions and oregano.

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Melt 6 tablespoons butter in same large pot over medium heat.

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Add 3 cups chopped onions and garlic. Cover; saut until onions are soft but not brown, stirring often, about 6 minutes.

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Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer sauce 2 minutes.

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Sauce

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Add all cheeses, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.

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Whisk until cheeses melt and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired.

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Mix cheese sauce into macaroni.

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Mix in chicken pieces. Mound mixture in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. DO AHEAD Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.

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Let stand at room temperature.

Preheat oven to 350F. Stir hot pepper sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat until butter melts; spoon 4 tablespoons over macaroni in dish.

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