Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

I found a new blog! And just browsing through I think I am going to LOVE LOVE LOVE her recipes!

Thank you to Carrie for introducing this to me!

Cassie Craves shared this awesome recipe on her blog and I cant wait to try it!

Bold statement time: This is seriously the best macaroni and cheese I’ve ever had. Even better than this, which was my former favorite. This version of mac and cheese is so tangy and creamy and flavorful and interesting. Best of all, it’s ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta. Serve it with a vegetable on the side as a vegetarian meal, or serve it as a side dish, it really doesn’t matter: Just make sure you MAKE THIS. SOON.
Ranch Macaroni and Cheeseadapted from Taste of Home

1 pound macaroni
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the milk, butter, dressing mix, garlic powder and salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in Monterey Jack and Colby cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream.

2. Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the Ritz crackers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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