This straightforward mac ‘n cheese recipe that’s great for the whole family gets a taste boost with Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 20 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound gemelli pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
- 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook, whisking, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the milk and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Mix and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold in the cheese and stir until melted. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Serve hot.
- Substitute elbow pasta for the gemelli if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 583 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 65 g |
| Cholesterol | 72 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Sodium | 296 mg |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
This was pretty good. I sliced some baby portobello mushrooms and added them to the sauce for about 5 minutes of cooking time. After tasting the cheese sauce, I did not detect much ranch flavor, so I doubled the amount of ranch seasoning. This is a nice variation to a basic cheese sauce. I will make it again, and probably add a little sriracha sauce to kick up the flavor a notch.
Very bland
I enjoyed it but kids didn’t approve. They’re just picky