Let’s face it – mac & cheese is truly a comfort food to the American palate. There are as many variations to this dish as there are families I’m sure. In fact, I highlighted 12 Mac & Cheese recipes not too long ago. But this Buttermilk Ranch Mac & Cheese recipe is definitely different from the rest. This specific recipe calls for the use of buttermilk which typically isn’t the norm. To highlight the tang of this, I incorporated some ranch flavor and some bacon!…
Buttermilk ranch dressing is what inspired me to adapt the original recipe found on another blog. I used a dry ranch dressing mix to add some ranch flavor into the buttermilk cheese sauce. And what would a buttermilk ranch dish be without bacon? With that said, crumbled bacon is stirred in with the pasta to add a bit of texture and flavor. Overall, this was one of my favorite mac & cheese recipes… and who knew buttermilk would work just as well?!
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. buttermilk
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp panko or regular bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
salt and pepper to taste
Whoa, this looks amazing! I have never thought about ranch flavor in mac n cheese, but it sounds like a perfect combo!
There is no doubt about that!I don't think I know anyone that doesn't love mac & cheese. I must say yours looks delicious.
This is one of the best things I've ever tasted. I could eat a whole dish.