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Loaded Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese Casserole
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Ingredients
2 boxes
white Cheddar macaroni and cheese
4 ounces
cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons
butter, divided
3/4 cup
milk
1/2 cup
sour cream
4 ounces
Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 tablespoon
dry ranch dressing mix
2 cups
shredded cooked chicken
1 (12 ounce) package
broccoli florets, cooked according to package directions
8 slices
bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup
green onions, divided
1 cup
panko bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.,
STEP 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook just until al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain; return macaroni to the pot.,
STEP 3
Stir in cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, milk, and powdered cheese packets included in mac and cheese box until well combined. Stir in sour cream, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and ranch mix until combined. Add in chicken, broccoli, and bacon. Reserve 2 tablespoons green onions and stir in remaining green onions. Pour mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.,
STEP 4
Melt remaining butter and add to a small bowl with panko and pepper. Stir to combine and sprinkle mixture evenly over casserole.,
STEP 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved green onions.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
445 calories
Servings:
6 servings
Carbohydrates:
36 g
Fat:
25 g
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
29 g
Sugar:
4 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
31 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Total:
56 minutes