Tini put a buffalo chicken twist on her VIRAL Mac and Cheese It wouldn't be Friendsgiving without it!

DISH.

Tini's Viral Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken.
Dish thanks to Tini Younger.
Level: Easy.
Total: 1 hr 20 minutes.
Active: 30 min.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

Components.

Pasta:.

Butter, for greasing the meal.
Kosher salt.
1 pound dried cavatappi pasta.

Chicken:.

1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces.
2 teaspoons dried cattle ranch seasoning, plus more for serving.
2 teaspoons garlic powder.
1 teaspoon onion powder.
1 teaspoon chili powder.
1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
1/2 teaspoon newly ground black pepper.
2 tablespoons olive oil.

Cheese Sauce:.

16 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated (about 4 cups).
8 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups).
8 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups).
8 ounces smoked Gouda, grated (about 2 cups).
3 tablespoons saltless butter.
1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
3 tablespoons versatile flour.
1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's, plus more for serving.
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk.
2 cups heavy cream.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.

Garnish:.

1 tablespoon sliced chives (optional).

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