Pretzel Bacon Ranch Mac
A delightful mashup of creamy mac and cheese, crispy bacon, and crunchy pretzels, creating the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g elbow macaroni
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 slices of crispy bacon
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente (about 7-8 minutes). Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Crumble into pieces after draining.
- Make the cheese sauce by combining milk and heavy cream over medium heat and whisking in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix in the ranch seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the drained pasta with the cheese sauce and crumbled bacon until well coated.
- Prepare the dish by transferring it to a baking dish, top with crushed pretzels, and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Add extra toppings like crumbled bacon or chopped chives for garnish. Adjust flavors to personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, bacon, pretzels, ranch