Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Loaded Footballz™

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Keep warm.

Step 2

Heat butter and flour in a medium saucepan to create a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and gently heat until thick and smooth.

Step 3

Over low heat, gradually stir in shredded cheese to create a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

For the topping, melt butter in a pan. Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Brown breadcrumbs, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add Parmesan and set aside.

Step 5

Prepare Footballz™ according to package instructions.

Step 6

In a large bowl, gently combine warm pasta and cheese sauce. Portion into 4 dishes for service. Garnish each serving with 1/4 cup breadcrumb mixture.

Step 7

Serve Footballz™ with mac & cheese, buffalo chicken, a side of ranch and buffalo sauce and celery sticks.