Ranch Macaroni and Cheese #RSC

Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. A new twist on an old classic. This rich macaroni and cheese is bursting and bubblying with flavor .

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Casserole

• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup  diced shallot
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup  whole milk
• 3  tablespoons  Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese

• Topping

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons  Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Add diced shallots and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Add milk. Continue to cook and stir until mixture thickens. Stir in one envelope Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Mix and cheddar cheese.
2. Transfer macaroni into a 2 quart lightly greased casserole dish. Stir cheese mixture into macaroni.
3. To make topping: Melt butter in a 1 quart saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in 1 envelope Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Mix, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Sprinkle topping over macaroni. Bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
5. Yield: 8 servings.