Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked al dente
  • 2 cups American cheese, grated
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 envelope ranch dressing mix
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 375º F and generously butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk ranch dressing mix with milk until well combined and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine Monterey Jack with 1/2 of cheddar and 1/2 of American cheese (1 cup each), then fold in pasta, salt and pepper.
  • Add macaroni mixture to baking dish and pour ranch mixture over the top, making sure to wet the entire surface. Gently pack down with the back of a large spoon and spread remaining cheese evenly over the top.
  • Drizzle butter over cheese and bake 40-45 minutes, uncovered, then turn heat to 400º F and bake 20-25 minutes longer, until a dark golden-brown crust forms on top.
  • Remove from oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes and serve!