I came up with the recipe for these creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My husband requests it often--it's hearty enough to serve as a main dish.
Michelle Rotunno
Independence, Missouri
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup cubed Colby cheese
1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese
In a Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese has melted and mixture begins to thicken. Fold in the sour cream. Add cracker crumbs and macaroni. Cook until heated through, stirring frequently. Spoon into a serving dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.