BACON RANCH CHEESEBURGER MAC

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

Provided by Horizon Organic

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Horizon® Organic

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons ranch dressing
½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
2 (6 ounce) boxes Horizon® ClassicMac™ Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese
4 tablespoons butter
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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
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.
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.
Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately. Top with green onions, crumbled bacon, and fresh tomatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1175.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g