Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger Mac

Your favorite burger flavors are baked into this quick and easy mac & cheese for a delicious weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 562 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
• 2 (6 ounce) boxes Horizon® ClassicMac™ Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese
• ½ cup Horizon® organic milk
• 1 cup Horizon® Organic Shreds shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup crushed Horizon® Cheddar Snack Crackers
• Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cook the hamburger and onions in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain the grease. Stir in the garlic, ranch seasoning, bacon, and diced tomatoes. Set aside.

Step 3

Cook the pasta from both boxes of Horizon® Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese according to the package directions. Drain; add the butter and milk. Stir until creamy. Stir in the hamburger mixture. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with the cheese and crushed crackers.

Step 4

Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately. Top with green onions, crumbled bacon, and fresh tomatoes, if desired.