Description
A warm and creamy macaroni and cheese dish enhanced with ranch dressing and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and milk.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking. Swap ingredients easily for your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg