Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese. What else do you need to know? This mac and cheese recipe with a rich Alfredo sauce base and tangy Cheddar cheese is a delicious version of a comfort food staple. But...add in bacon and creamy ranch and add a ranch-seasoned crispy panko topping and you've got a dish that will go from oven to empty dish in seconds. And you can make it anytime, since it's only got 6 ingredients and is done in 40 minutes. Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese- the new dinner legend.
cost per recipe: $5.10
Step 1
Cook and drain the macaroni according to the package directions (leave the macaroni in the colander- you'll be using the saucepan again). While the macaroni is cooking, heat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
In the saucepan you used for the macaroni, heat the sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup dressing and bacon over medium heat, until hot and the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Spoon the macaroni mixture into an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
Step 3
Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons dressing and the panko in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the elbow mixture.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes or until the panko mixture is golden brown.
So far so good!
I made a lot more put lots of broccoli and cheddar cheese and alfredo sauce in it. Put thawed tater tots all over the top it's in the oven now looks GOOD!
Awesome dinner
This was a great easy recipe. I did use 2 cups of cheese and Parmesan cheese. I also added chicken.
Devoured by dinner guests!
I made this with Classico Original Alfredo sauce and added 6 slices of cooked crumbled bacon and some chopped chives. I used a blend of pizza cheese and cheddar since no Jack was on hand. It was gobbled up and next time I will double the recipe because I know my 2 guests would have enjoyed 2nd helpings-- maybe even 3rds!! ps Please discontinue the "helpful/not helpful" option for reviewers. It introduces a negative element to an otherwise positive and creative forum. As my grammy would say: "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing." What do other reviewers think??
Very Easy! Very Good!
I like to wait and see if my oven will cooperate. It won't so I am careful to watch the cheese that is melted on top of all these dishes Cheese is just too dear.
Double it....
Double this recipe, you will not regret it. Who uses 1/2 package of dry ranch dressing mix anyway? This dish was easy to make and a hit with our regular Wednesday night crowd at church. Mac and Cheese is great anyway, but throw bacon into the mix and you have a sure fire winner!!
This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.
