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Crack Mac and Cheese

Cheesy Crack Mac and Cheese is nothing short of addictive, which is exactly why the only fitting description I could come up for this dish was crack mac and cheese!
Course Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups elbow noodles uncooked
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
  • 4 to 8 oz Cream Cheese cut into slices
  • 3 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 6 slices Cooked Bacon chopped
  • 2 Green Onions sliced thinly

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  • Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish or two 8" square dishes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate pot, prepare the macaroni according to package directions.
  • In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, whisk in flour to form a roux (paste).
  • Whisk in the milk and cream and set heat to medium-high.
  • Whisk in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese as well as the cream cheese (to personal taste) and ranch seasoning. Continue whisking as the mixture cooks and thickens.
  • Drain the pasta but do not rinse.
  • When the cheese has completely melted into the sauce, pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni.
  • Add most of the chopped bacon and green onions and stir to combine.
  • Fold the macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese, plus reserved chopped bacon and green onions.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and completely melted.