Mac Cheese On The Ranch Rsc Recipes

RANCH MAC & CHEESE

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.

ONE-POT RANCH MAC AND CHEESE

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.)

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON BREAD CRUMBS #RSC

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350.
• Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sweat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat for 1 minute or until the onions are translucent. Using a wooden spoon stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Slowly add the chicken stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to almost low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While the mixture is simmering heat a sauté pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until it is almost smoking. Add chicken, season with salt and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Add chipotle peppers with 2 tbsp adobo and toss to coat. Toss the chicken with the cooked macaroni and put in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
• To finish the cheese sauce bring half and half to a gentle simmer and slowly mix in to roux. Add the ranch, cheddar, and 2 tbsp adobo and mix to combine. Season with salt to taste. Add cheese sauce to the baking dish and mix to combine with macaroni and chicken. Sprinkle with bacon bread crumbs and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. (If desired after baking use the broiler to achieve a more brown and crisp top).
• For bacon bread crumbs cook bacon till crispy, allow to cool, and then finely mince. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and toss to mix. Bacon bread crumbs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

BUFFALO RANCH MAC AND CHEESE #RSC

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain pasta.
• While pasta is draining, return pot to stove top, melt butter, and sautee minced shallots for 2 minutes over medium-low heat.
• Add hot sauce and stir.
• Toss the cooked pasta back in and evenly coat with butter, hot sauce, and shallots.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• While the pasta is cooling, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Hidden Valley Original Ranch.
• Pour the mixture over the cooled pasta and add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
• Stir and combine everything evenly.
• Pour into a buttered 8x8 baking dish.
• Mix the grated parmesan and breadcrumbs together.
• Sprinkle an even layer over the top of the pasta.
• Garnish with a few splashes of hot sauce.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 min or until top is golden brown.
• Enjoy!

RANCH MAC & CHEESE

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.

RANCH MAC 'N CHEESE

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.

GREEK SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE #RSC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 3 quart baking dish or a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
• Boil 4 quarts of water. Add macaroni and 1 tsp salt and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until al dente, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
• In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add shrimp and boil until opaque, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a large pot, combine milk, ranch dressing, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, oregano and nutmeg. Let cook over medium heat until it simmers, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add macaroni, shrimp and spinach to pot with cheese sauce. Mix well and spread into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until feta cheese starts to get golden brown.

RANCH MAC 'N CHEESE - CREAMY

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.

CREAMY RANCH MAC AND CHEESE

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.

RANCH AND BLUE MAC AND CHEESE CUPCAKES #RSC

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 375°F Line 18 muffin cups with foil liners. Spray with cooking spay.
• Cook pasta al dente, according to instructions on the package. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium size saucepan. Add flour and let it cook at medium heat for about a minute and a half, stirring constantly.
• Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to break up any lumps. Add Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix. Cook at medium low heat until it starts to thicken. Add shredded cheese, stir well and cook until the cheese is completely melted.
• Pour cheese sauce into drained pasta and mix well. Add beaten eggs, crumbled blue cheese and diced jalapeno peppers and stir until well incorporated. Set aside.
• To prepare the breadcrumb topping, combine breadcrumbs, salt, lemon zest and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
• Spoon about ¼ cup pasta into each cupcake liner. Top each one with approximately 1 ½ teaspoons of seasoned breadcrumbs and 1 ½ teaspoons grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.