Creamy Ranch Bacon Cheeseburger Mac 'n' Cheese

Ingrédients

1 pound elbow macaroni or pasta of your choice

1 pound ground beef

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup milk

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup ranch dressing

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Lower the heat and stir in the milk, cream, ranch dressing, and cheeses. Stir until the cheese is melted and creamy.

Fold in the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon. Heat through and serve immediately for a family-friendly, comforting meal!