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Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 4-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix; 1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend; 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded Colby cheese; 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup crushed Saltines; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

I came up with the recipe for this creamy and comforting macaroni and cheese with a ranch-flavored twist. My husband requests it often. —Michelle Rotunno, Independence, Missouri

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup crushed Saltines
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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.
Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the Saltines. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 433 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.

Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese

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