Taste of Home
Ranch Mac & Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My husband requests it often - it's hearty enough to serve as a main dish.
-Michelle Rotunno, Independence, Missouri
Ingredients
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1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
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1 cup 2% milk
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
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1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 cup shredded Colby cheese
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup crushed saltines
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the milk, butter, dressing mix and seasonings; heat through. Stir in Monterey Jack and Colby cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream.
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2.
Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the saltines. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 488 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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