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Tender Ranch Beef & Cheddar Macaroni Melt

Tender Ranch Beef & Cheddar Macaroni Melt


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Description

This isn’t just mac and cheese—it’s a full-blown comfort bomb. Ground beef seasoned with ranch mix, blended into gooey cheddar and cream cheese, then folded into tender macaroni. It’s creamy, savory, and baked to golden perfection. A cozy dinner that comes together fast and hits all the right notes.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1 packet ranch seasoning 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 ranch seasoning; set aside.

In the same pan, stir together cream cheese and milk over low heat until smooth.

Add in cooked macaroni, beef, and cheddar. Stir until cheese is melted and creamy.

Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with extra cheese if desired, and broil for 3–4 minutes until bubbly and golden.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 490/serving
  • Sugar: 3g/serving
  • Fat: 28g/serving
  • Carbohydrates: 32g/serving
  • Protein: 27g/serving