Bell & Evans Nuggets with Cheesy Mac
Serves: 4
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What could be better than combining your kids two favorites into one dish? Lightly toss Bell & Evans Chicken Nuggets into this Homemade Cheesy Mac for a filling and nutritious dinner for the kids.
Ingredients
- 1 box Bell & Evans Chicken Nuggets
- 8 TB butter
- 1/2 Cup Flour
- 4 Cups Whole milk
- 1 lb. Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb. Small elbow macaroni
Preparation
Chicken Nuggets
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake according to package directions. Cut Bell & Evans Chicken Nuggets in half. Set aside.
Macaroni
- Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to very large bowl.
- Melt 6 TB butter in same large pot over medium heat. Add Flour. Stir 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk milk into pot with butter and flour. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer sauce 2 minutes.
- Add all cheeses, salt and pepper. Whisk until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix cheese sauce into macaroni. Mix in Bell & Evans Chicken Nuggets. Mound mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 glass baking dish.
Outstanding and SUPER easy! Everyone loved it. Easy mac and cheese recipe that can be done with or with out nuggets. I made it with the nuggets of course! They are so tasty! Simple and delicious! Try it today! My husband is devouring it now! The kids are eagerly awaiting seconds!!!!
i cannot belive this mac and cheese and nuggets combo is so good
We’re so glad you like it, Julian!