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Hot Honey Tenders with Mac & Cheese

Description

This easy and delicious Hot Honey Tenders with Mac and Cheese recipe combines crispy, spicy-sweet tenders with ultra-creamy, no-roux-needed mac and cheese. The perfect comfort food duo!

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 jars Carbone's Mac and Cheese Alfredo Sauce
  • 16 oz mozzarella (shredded)
  • 8 oz white cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 8 oz monterey jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 lb elbow pasta
Instructions
  1. 1
    Hot Honey Tenders

    For the hot honey tenders: https://erinscozykitchen.com/recipe/wingstop-copycat-hot-honey-chicken-tenders/

  2. 2

    Mix the Cheese – In a large bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, white cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pasta – Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook elbow pasta until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  4. 4

    Bloom the Seasonings – In a separate large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Make the Sauce – Pour in both jars of Carbone’s Mac and Cheese Alfredo sauce. Reduce the heat to low and gradually mix in half of the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.

  6. 6

    Combine – Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring until evenly coated.

  7. 7

    Bake - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the mac and cheese into a baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and golden brown. Broil for the last 2 minutes for extra crispiness.

  9. 9
    Serve and Enjoy!

    Pair with Hot Honey Tenders and enjoy!

     
Keywords: hot honey chicken tenders, mac and cheese, hot honey mac and cheese, crispy chicken tenders, creamy mac and cheese, wingstop hot honey tenders, easy baked mac and cheese, no roux mac and cheese, comfort food, game day recipes
Read it online: https://erinscozykitchen.com/recipe/hot-honey-tenders-with-mac-cheese/
Samantha Doe
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Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.