Buffalo Mac and Cheese Inspired by Tini
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16 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 20MINS

Buffalo Mac and Cheese Inspired by Tini

Tini’s Buffalo Mac and Cheese combines creamy cheddar, smoked gouda, and a hint of Frank’s hot sauce for a spicy twist. Topped with broiled cheese and chives, it’s a rich, comforting dish with a kick!
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Tini’s Buffalo Mac and Cheese combines creamy cheddar, smoked gouda, and a hint of Frank’s hot sauce for a spicy twist. Topped with broiled cheese and chives, it’s a rich, comforting dish with a kick!
20MINS
Total Time
$4.08
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Sauce
Cheddar Cheese
2 cups
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Smoked Gouda
2 cups
Smoked Gouda, shredded
Unsalted Butter
3 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
All-Purpose Flour
3 Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
Evaporated Milk
1 can
(12 fl oz)
Evaporated Milk
Heavy Cream
2 cups
Heavy Cream
Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix
1 Tbsp
Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Cayenne Pepper
as needed
Cayenne Pepper
Cream Cheese
1 cup
Cream Cheese, softened
Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
1/2 cup
Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
Garlic
1 head
Roasted Garlic
Cavatappi Pasta
1 lb
Cavatappi Pasta, cooked
Assembly
Fresh Chives
to taste
Fresh Chives
for garnish
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step 1
Preheat your oven broiler to high.
step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and Smoked Gouda (2 cups).
step 3
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp). Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour (3 Tbsp) and cook until the flour begins to toast and turn a light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the Evaporated Milk (1 can) until smooth. Whisk in the Heavy Cream (2 cups), Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp), Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix (1 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), and Cayenne Pepper (as needed) and bring to a simmer.
step 4
Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the Cream Cheese (1 cup) and half of the shredded cheese mixture until completely melted and smooth.
step 5
Remove from the heat and whisk in the Frank's® RedHot® Sauce (1/2 cup) and Garlic (1 head). Add the Cavatappi Pasta (1 lb) to the sauce and stir to combine.
step 6
Pour the mixture into an oven safe baking dish and top evenly with the remaining shredded cheese. Place under the broiler until the cheese begins to bubble and caramelize, about 5 minutes.
step 7
Finish with shaved Fresh Chives (to taste).
step 7 Finish with shaved Fresh Chives (to taste).
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