Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Balls
- MAKES
- 22
- CHILL TIME
- 15 Min
- COOK TIME
- 3 Min
Looking for a good buffalo chicken recipe for game day? What about a mac and cheese recipe? Well, you're in luck! For the big game, we came up with an appetizer that features both of your favorites in one gotta-have-it recipe! Our Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is a fried ball of appetizer heaven! Serve it up with some blue cheese and celery sticks, and your big game party will win first place!
What You'll Need
- 1 (12-ounce) package frozen macaroni and cheese, thawed
- 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoon Buffalo wing sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
What to Do
- Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper. In a medium bowl, combine macaroni and cheese, chicken, and wing sauce; mix well. Place in refrigerator 15 minutes to chill. Using a small ice cream scoop, melon baller, or teaspoon, shape mixture into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Freeze 2 hours or until frozen solid.
- In a shallow dish, beat egg and water. In another shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, and pepper.
- In a deep saucepan over medium heat, heat oil until hot, but not smoking. Dip frozen balls into egg wash then roll in bread crumb mixture. In small batches, fry balls 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and center is hot. (Keep remaining balls frozen until ready to fry.) Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately with dressing.
Test Kitchen Tip
- For more gotta-have-it buffalo chicken recipes, check out our forever classic, Buffalo Chicken Tenders, a Buffalo Chicken Tot Casserole that will disappear soon after you put it out, and a sure hit for game day, is our Bubblin' Buffalo Chicken Sandwich!
- Mac and cheese recipes are great for game day, but they're also a classic comfort favorite! Speaking of favorites, you gotta try our Double Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese (mmmm bacon) or for a seafood twist, serve up our Shrimp Mac 'n Cheese!
- Need other recipes to round out your menu? Check out our Game Day Favorite Dips, these delectable Game Day Desserts, and our Winning Game Day Menus!