Description
When you need the ultimate comfort food on a chilly evening, this creamy, cheesy macaroni bake with a ranch-seasoned beef twist hits all the right notes. It’s bold, hearty, and baked to perfection. Dig in and enjoy the melty magic!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 packet ranch mix
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cream cheese or sour cream
1 cup milk
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the ranch seasoning. Once cooked, set aside.
In the same pan, mix cream cheese (or sour cream) with milk until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the cooked macaroni, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. Cook on low until the cheese melts and the mixture is combined.
Pour everything into a baking dish, sprinkle a little extra cheese on top, and broil for 3–4 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g