Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet
Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet brings creamy, cheesy pasta together with browned beef, sweet pops of corn, and a tangy tomato base for a hearty bite in every forkful. The Parmesan finish adds a salty richness that ties it all together, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers when you want comfort food that satisfies.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 3
While the macaroni cooks, cook the ground beef and the onion in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
- 4
Drain the macaroni; do not rinse. Return it to the pot and add the butter, the milk, and both packages of cheese sauce mix. Stir until well combined.
- 5
In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the macaroni and cheese, the ground beef mixture, the undrained corn, the tomato sauce, and the tomato paste; mix well.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 237.72 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 21.45 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 19.47 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.48 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.19 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.45 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 438.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 2.61 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 7.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 103.93 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.31 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 546.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 63.81 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 8.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ranch Style Macaroni Skillet is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lean Ground Beef, Macaroni & Cheese, and Milk. Each serving provides about 237.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lean Ground Beef, Macaroni & Cheese, Milk, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 237.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet healthy?
- Ranch-Style Macaroni Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 237.72 calories and 21.45 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 438.49 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.19 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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