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.
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.
