Are you looking for a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages? Look no further than ranch mac n cheese! This classic dish combines the creamy texture of macaroni and cheese with the tangy and savory flavor of ranch dressing. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate ranch mac n cheese.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RANCH MAC & 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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 488 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
RANCH MAC 'N CHEESE
This mac 'n cheese gets a lift from the ordinary with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and grated Asiago cheese.
Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hidden Valley®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
- In a medium bowl, whisk evaporated milk, dressing and eggs together until smooth. Fold in the cheese. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Spoon pasta mixture into an oiled 1 1/2-quart casserole. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of pasta. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is nicely browned and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 140.5 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1119.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
RANCH MAC 'N CHEESE - CREAMY
Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning adds a new dimension of flavor to this simple mac 'n cheese that's perfect for the whole family.
Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hidden Valley®
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook, whisking, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the milk and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Mix and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold in the cheese and stir until melted. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 296.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
RANCH MAC AND CHEESE BALLS
Super cheesy mac 'n' cheese gets a boost from ranch seasoning, and then gets even better: It's deep-fried into crunchy and creamy golden-brown bites.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h25m
Yield 16 balls
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the milk and macaroni in a small saucepan and bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to keep the macaroni from clumping. Simmer until the macaroni is tender and the milk has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the Monterrey Jack, mozzarella, cream cheese, butter, 1 packet of the ranch seasoning (8 teaspoons) and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and stir until smooth, thick and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl and cool to room temperature to stiffen up.
- Meanwhile, put the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs into 3 separate shallow dishes and season each with salt and pepper.
- Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons, scoop out balls of the cooled macaroni mixture and put them on a baking sheet. Roll each ball in your hand until smooth, then dredge in the flour, dip in the eggs to coat and roll in the breadcrumbs until completely covered. Put the balls back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Pour enough oil into a large heavy pot to come 2 inches up the side and attach a deep-frying thermometer to the pot. Heat the oil over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
- Working in batches, fry the balls until golden brown on the outside and heated through inside, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift the balls from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Stir together the mayonnaise, buttermilk and remaining packet ranch seasoning in a small bowl until smooth. Transfer the mac 'n' cheese balls to a serving platter, drizzle with some of the dressing and serve with the remaining dressing on the side for dipping.
ONE-POT RANCH MAC AND CHEESE
Forget about boiling up a big pot of salted water. In this ultra-creamy recipe, the pasta cooks directly in the milk, creating a rich thick base for the sauce. Three kinds of cheese, plus fresh chives and dill give it the familiar fresh tang of our favorite ranch dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the milk and macaroni in a large saucepan. Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to keep the macaroni from clumping. Continue to boil, stirring frequently, until the macaroni is tender and the milk has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and stir until smooth, thick and creamy. Fold in the dill and chives. Serve hot. (The dish will thicken as it cools; thin it out with a little hot water if desired.)
CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD
I always seem to have leftover cooked chicken. This simple, tasty salad is a great use of your leftover chicken, either white meat, dark meat, or a combination! Romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes combine with ranch dressing, and everything is topped off with crunchy bacon. Use purchased ranch salad dressing, or stir up one of the buttermilk dressing recipes on the site. Enjoy for a hearty lunch with some crackers, or for dinner, with a crusty bread. This recipe is proportioned for one person, but it's easy to double or triple for your needs.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Chicken Salad
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
- Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 910.6 mg
RANCH MAC AND CHEESE
Throw together a tasty dish in barely any time at all with our Ranch Mac and Cheese recipe. Two everyday ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to make Ranch Mac and Cheese. Make sure the little ones are happy with some easy-to-make Ranch Mac and Cheese.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
- Spoon into serving bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 9 g
RANCH MAC & CHEESE
Variation of a recipe I found in Taste of Home Feb 2010. This is a easy stove top recipe that takes just a few minutes to cook.
Provided by invictus
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
- In that same saucepan melt butter. Add the dressing mix and whisk until combined. Add in the milk and heat through. Stir in the cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream.
- Add macaroni back into cheese sauce and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 142.2, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12.8
RANCH CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE
'Beef' up a KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner with chicken and ranch dressing for a quick and easy weeknight dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
- Add remaining ingredients; cook 8 to 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 22 g
CREAMY RANCH MAC AND CHEESE
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 433 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
RANCH MAC 'N CHEESE
Make and share this Ranch Mac 'n Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hidden Valley
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
- In a medium bowl, whisk evaporated milk, dressing and eggs together until smooth. Fold in the cheese. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Spoon pasta mixture into an oiled 1½-quart casserole. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of pasta. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is nicely browned and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 556.1, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.7
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is the star of the show in ranch mac and cheese, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar is a classic choice, but you can also use Monterey Jack, Parmesan, or Gruyère.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of ranch dressing. There are many different types of ranch dressing available, so feel free to experiment to find one that you like. You can also make your own ranch dressing from scratch.
- Add some cooked bacon or chicken to the mac and cheese for extra flavor. Bacon and chicken are both great additions to ranch mac and cheese. They add a smoky flavor and a bit of extra protein.
- Serve the mac and cheese with a side of vegetables. Vegetables are a great way to add some extra nutrients to your meal. You can serve the mac and cheese with a side of broccoli, carrots, or peas.
Conclusion:
Ranch mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With so many different variations available, there's sure to be a ranch mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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