Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups 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. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine milk, 2/3 of ranch dressing mix packet, salt, and pepper and whisk until combined. Add 1 cup cheddar and 1 cup Monterey jack and stir until melted.
  • Remove pan from heat, and add cooked pasta, stirring to coat noodles with cheese mixture. Transfer to greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and remaining 1/3 of ranch dressing packet, then drizzle melted butter over the top.
  • Place baking dish in oven and bake for 30 minutes, uncovered, then turn heat up to 400º F and bake 10-15 minutes longer, until a dark golden-brown crust forms on top.
  • Remove from oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes and serve!