ONE-POT RANCH MAC AND CHEESE

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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

4 cups whole milk
12 ounces elbow macaroni (about 3 cups)
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 3 cups; see Cook's Note)
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella, shredded (about 1 cup; see Cook's Note)
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Large pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

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.)

brandon arkell
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Asad naeem Asad naeem
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the ranch seasoning adds a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


MR RAFAYKHAN
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the ranch seasoning adds a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Had Hai yar
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Azaan Ali
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the ranch seasoning adds a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sanam Sha
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I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese, and this one-pot ranch mac and cheese is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tubista Tekalgen
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This one-pot ranch mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the ranch seasoning adds a nice flavor. I always make a big batch of this and freeze it for later.


FNAF bro
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I love this one-pot ranch mac and cheese! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my kids. I usually add some cooked chicken or ground beef to make it a more complete meal.


Kahteeb rehman Rehman
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This one-pot ranch mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Roxxi Allen
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I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese, and this one-pot ranch mac and cheese is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Noman Hashir
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This one-pot ranch mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the ranch seasoning adds a nice flavor. I always make a big batch of this and freeze it for later.


Butt Mobile
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I love this one-pot ranch mac and cheese! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my kids. I usually add some cooked chicken or ground beef to make it a more complete meal.


Tristen Knutson
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This one-pot ranch mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


A B D U L L A H
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I made this one-pot ranch mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Faisal Liaquat
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This one-pot ranch mac and cheese is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the ranch seasoning adds a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mr. Faisu
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this one-pot ranch mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the ranch seasoning adds a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Dol Raj
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This one-pot ranch mac and cheese is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't always have time to cook a big meal. This dish is so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Ufgkk Hjcb
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and cheesy. The ranch seasoning added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


SIKANDAR SK
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This one-pot ranch mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food! It's easy to make and so delicious. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crunchy topping. I will definitely be making this again.