4 Cheese Mac And Cheese With Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
Mac and cheese has always been a favorite comfort food for many Americans. But have you ever tried adding four different types of cheese to it? Pair it with some crispy honey pepper chicken tenders and you have a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. In this article, we will show you how to make this delicious dish from scratch.
Ingredients:
To make this dish, you will need:
- 1lb elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, then gradually add the heavy cream and milk.
4. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until well combined and the sauce thickens, around 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, colby jack, and parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
7. In another bowl, add the flour. In a third bowl, beat the eggs. In a fourth bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
8. Dip the chicken tenders in the flour, then coat them in the beaten eggs, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs.
9. Heat up the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides.
10. Transfer the chicken tenders onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
11. In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce together. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish.
12. Bake the mac and cheese for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
13. Serve the mac and cheese with the honey pepper chicken tenders on top.
Conclusion:
With its gooey, cheesy goodness and crispy chicken tenders, this 4 Cheese Mac and Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders is sure to be a hit at any dinner table. The combination of the four different types of cheese gives the dish a rich, complex flavor that will leave you wanting more. So why not give this recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious it can be?