High-Protein Buffalo Ranch Mac & Cheese (33g Protein) | Macros & Makers Ep. 1

Macros & Makers, Episode 1 — guest chef Danitza Freigher (@danitzad)

On the first episode of Macros & Makers, presented by Perfy and Legendary Foods, Danitza Freigher turns a Legendary Foods protein mac & cheese cup into a creamy, spicy Buffalo ranch bowl loaded with rotisserie chicken. Hosts Bruce Cardenas and Vasa Jurich run the numbers on camera: split two ways it comes out to 33 g protein and 215 calories per serving. It's ready in about 10 minutes.

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Macros per serving

Serves 2

• Protein: 33 g
• Calories: 215
• Calories from protein: 61%
• Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe: 65 g protein, 430 calories.

Macros are estimates calculated from what was used in the episode. The chicken was eyeballed (3–4 oz), so protein can swing a few grams either way.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 cup Legendary Foods Mac & Cheese 35g Protein Pasta (microwaved per the package (about 3½ min))
• 3–4 oz shredded rotisserie chicken breast (about 3½ oz; store-bought is fine)
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (she used The Greek Gods Plain Traditional)
• 1 tbsp cream cheese (she used Philadelphia)
• 1–2 tbsp Buffalo wing sauce (she used Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings; to taste)
• 1 tsp ranch seasoning mix (she used Hidden Valley Original Ranch; up to 1 tbsp to taste)

Prep 5 min · Cook 3½ min (microwave) · Total 10 min

Instructions

1. Heat the mac. Microwave the Legendary Foods protein mac & cheese cup per the package, then empty it into a bowl.
2. Add the yogurt. While it's hot, stir in 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt.
3. Make it creamy. Add 1 tbsp cream cheese and stir until super creamy. It mixes in best while the pasta is still hot.
4. Add the chicken. Fold in 3–4 oz shredded rotisserie chicken.
5. Bring the heat. Add 1–2 tbsp Buffalo sauce, depending on how spicy you like it.
6. Finish with ranch. Sprinkle in 1 tsp ranch seasoning (or drizzle ranch on top), mix well and split into 2 bowls. Great with a side salad or ranch protein chips.

Danitza's tips

• Mix the yogurt and cream cheese in while the pasta is hot; that's what makes it creamy.
• No measuring spoons at home? Danitza says a big spoon is fine. Just know the macros will move.
• Want more spice? Add Buffalo sauce. Picky eaters? Go light on the ranch.
• Danitza eats the whole bowl as one meal (65g protein). Split it in two and add a salad for 33g each.

Make it a meal

Pour an ice-cold Perfy alongside. Find your flavor.

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Macros & Makers is a cooking show and podcast where hosts Bruce Cardenas and Vasa Jurich make high-protein recipes in about 15 minutes with founders, athletes and creators. Presented by Perfy and Legendary Foods.