Dinner for 6
Ranch Mac and Cheese
Elbow macaroni combines with ranch-seasoned cheese sauce, sour cream, and a crisp cracker topping before baking.
$5.41for 4 servings
$1.35 per serving$5.41 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Relish, dressings, steak sauceDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp garlic pepper blend
- 1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded colby cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed saltines
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Boil the macaroni in a large pot for 7 to 8 minutes, then drain it.
- Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the milk, ranch mix, garlic salt, garlic pepper, and lemon-pepper seasoning, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir the Monterey Jack, Colby, and sour cream into the sauce until smooth.
- Combine the pasta and cheese sauce in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Top with crushed saltines and Parmesan, then bake at 375 F for 8 minutes.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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