ULTIMATE Comfort
Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese
I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese—it has a tasty twist. My husband requests it often.
—MICHELLE ROTUNNO INDEPENDENCE, MO
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
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 (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 cup crushed saltines
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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.
2. Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the saltines. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.