Best Ritzy Ranch Mac n Cheese Recipe

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Yields: 8 serving(s)

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Cooking Spray

• 2 c.

  lightly crushed Ritz or other buttery round crackers

• 2 tbsp.

  powdered Ranch dressing mix

• 8 tbsp.

  (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided

• 1 lb.

  elbow macaroni or other short pasta

• Kosher salt

• 1

  small yellow onion, grated

• 1

  clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 c.

  all-purpose flour

• 4 c.

  whole milk

• 12 oz.

  sharp yellow Cheddar, grated (about 3 cups)

• 12 oz.

  Monterey Jack, grated (about 3 cups)

Directions

• Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch or other 3-quart baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and Ranch mix in a bowl. Microwave 4 tablespoons butter in a bowl until melted; pour over cracker mixture and toss to coat. 
• Step 2Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes less than package directions for al dente (noodles will continue to cook in oven, so don’t worry if they seem underdone). Drain; reserve pot. 
• Step 3Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in reserved pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a film starts to form on bottom of pot, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, whisking until smooth after each addition. 
• Step 4Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened and smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. Gradually add cheeses, whisking until melted after each addition. Season with salt. Stir in noodles (sauce will thicken in oven). Transfer to prepared pan. Top with cracker mixture. 
• Step 5Bake until cheese is bubbly and crumbs are golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

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