Vegetarian recipe: Ranch Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

* 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni

* 1 cup 2% milk

* 2 tablespoons butter

* 4-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix

* 1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend

* 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby cheese

* 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream

* 1/2 cup crushed saltines

* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

* Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the milk, butter, dressing mix and seasonings; heat through. Stir in Monterey Jack and Colby cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream.

* Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the saltines. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 8 servings.