Description
Prepare to experience a flavor explosion in your mouth with these irresistible Buffalo Ranch Chicken Mac & Cheese Bombs! This delectable dish combines the classic comfort of creamy mac and cheese with the bold, spicy kick of Buffalo sauce and the cool, tangy notes of ranch dressing. Perfect for parties or a fun family meal, these bombs are a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked elbow macaroni, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form the Balls: Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat with Breadcrumbs: In a shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil. Roll each mac and cheese ball in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the coated balls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the bombs cool slightly before serving with ranch dressing or Buffalo sauce for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the cheese or adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to control the heat level. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 balls
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg