Zucchini Buffalo Mac Bake
A creamy and cheesy twist on classic mac and cheese with a spicy buffalo kick and added zucchini for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Macaroni Pasta
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese (sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
- ½ cup Buffalo Sauce
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the zucchini in butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting the cheese with milk over medium heat and adding garlic powder.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sautéed zucchini, cheese sauce, and buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Add remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add protein or use different vegetables. Great for make-ahead meals!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Buffalo Sauce, Macaroni, Comfort Food, Vegetarian, Pasta Bake