Buffalo Mac and Cheese with Ranch

Name: Buffalo Mac and Cheese with Ranch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cups macaroni noodles (measured uncooked); ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup flour; 4 tsp ranch seasoning powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; 4 cups cream/milk (I use about half cream and half milk); 4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded); ⅔ cup buffalo sauce

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food

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Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions and set aside.

Step 2

Grate the cheddar cheese and set aside.Begin to melt 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) of butter in a saucepan on medium heat, careful not to let it burn.

Step 3

When the butter is melted, add the salt, garlic powder, ranch seasoning, and flour. Whisk well until it begins to form a paste.

Step 4

Once the butter and flour are mixed and begin to form a paste, SLOWLY add the milk and cream. Stir constantly, and let the sauce thicken for AT LEAST five minutes. Don't skip this step!

Step 5

Once the roux mix has cooked for at least five minutes and is GENTLY boiling/bubbly, turn the heat off.Add the shredded cheddar and hot sauce. Stir well, and let the remaining heat in the pan melt the cheese. This will take a few minutes — be patient!

Step 6

Once the cheese is completely melted into the sauce, pour the sauce into the pot with the noodles, stir well.

Step 7

Top with fresh chives for garnish if you'd like. Serve and enjoy!