Cheesy Ranch Shells - My Fav Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Cheesy Ranch Shells - My Fav Homemade Mac & Cheese
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the shells to desired doneness; drain, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion in the butter for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and mustard powder.
  4. Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. Add the ranch dressing and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese; stir until the cheese melts.
  6. Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked shells.
  7. Place in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese begins to turn golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 395.24 Kcal (1655 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.15g 37%
Cholesterol 85.91mg 29%
Sodium 582.71mg 24%
Potassium 205.07mg 4%
Total Carbs 27.51g 9%
Sugars 4.93g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 1%
Protein 16.36g 33%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 384.2mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.15 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.7g 37%
Cholesterol 38.07mg 29%
Sodium 258.22mg 24%
Potassium 90.87mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.19g 9%
Sugars 2.19g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 7.25g 33%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 170.3mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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