Beefy Ranch Mac & Cheese That Everyone Will Ask for Again

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory ground beef, this Homemade Beefy Ranch Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food upgrade.

Ranch seasoning adds a bold, zesty twist to classic mac and cheese, making this an easy dinner your whole family will devour…and ask for again and again.

Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe comes together fast and delivers big flavor in every bite.

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Beefy Ranch Mac n Cheese

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time15 minutes minutes

Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

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• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 Tbsp minced onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 12 oz. small shell pasta noodles
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp Ranch dressing mix
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

• Cook the pasta as directed. Drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic powder. Drain if desired.
• Once the pasta has cooked, add the butter to the same pot and let it melt. Then stir in the heavy cream and Ranch dressing mix. Whisk together and stir in the cooked pasta and browned ground beef. Toss with the shredded cheddar cheese until creamy mac n cheese forms.
• Serve Beef Ranch Mac n Cheese with favorite salad or veggies.