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Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight

Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon, it’s sure to please!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk, stir until thickened, then stir in cheese until melted.
  5. Add ranch dressing, cooked macaroni, and crumbled bacon; mix well.

Notes

  • For a little heat, add some diced jalapeños to the mix.
  • For a creamier texture, add more cheese or milk.

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Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch, Mac & Cheese, Comfort Food