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

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

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.

Originally published as Ranch Mac 'n' Cheese in Taste of Home April/May 1995

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Sandra

Aug 4, 2017

Husband loved it. It tastes better as a left over. It will be a potluck special.
2124arizona

Jun 18, 2017

This mac and cheese with ranch dressing in it makes for a tasty dish.
angmclanc

Jun 8, 2017

Really good. The ranch mix and lemon and pepper give it a yummy twist
brynedmonds

May 1, 2016

This was easy to make and nice change from our regular Mac and cheese.
SlugRunner

Mar 28, 2016

Great recipe. I make plenty for potlucks, and if there are leftovers, I add some sausage for a quick meal. I don't use the saltines, and sometimes I turn it up a notch with jalapeno. That's also what is great...it is easy to tweak to your liking!
heatskitchen

Dec 14, 2015

This was fantastic! Mac and cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods, and this is a great new twist on it. I would definitely make it again. Here is my blog post on it: http://heatskitchen.com/2015/12/13/ranch-mac-cheese/
jillibean222

Sep 23, 2015

I've made this recipe a few times and love it. The only alteration I make is that I use less crushed saltine crackers as I have found that it often soaks up too much of the cheese.
DaronB

Jul 13, 2014

This recipe has the potential to be great but it definitely needs some tweaking. Half an envelope of ranch, garlic powder, and no lemon pepper would fix nasty taste this dish left in my mouth. Honestly, it was gross. I should have read the reviews before making it.
doylescott

Apr 1, 2014

YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE UT THIS MACK AND CHEESE ON MY COMPUTER. I LVE THE LIFEOUT OF MACK AND CHEESE. GOD LOVE YA. DOYLE SCOTT
suebrunette

Mar 31, 2014

I have had this recipe for quite a few years now and am planning to make it for this Friday's dinner. It is different than the usual mac and cheese recipes. We really like the ranch dressing taste of it. Yummy.