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Ranch Mac & Cheese

Name: Ranch Mac & 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; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend; 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded Colby cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup crushed saltines; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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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

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup 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: 488 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.

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