Ingredients
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2 boxes white Cheddar macaroni and cheese
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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6 tablespoons butter, divided
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup sour cream
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4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
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1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 (12 ounce) package broccoli florets, cooked according to package directions
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8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/2 cup green onions, divided
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook just until al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain; return macaroni to the pot.
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Stir in cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, milk, and powdered cheese packets included in mac and cheese box until well combined. Stir in sour cream, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and ranch mix until combined. Add in chicken, broccoli, and bacon. Reserve 2 tablespoons green onions and stir in remaining green onions. Pour mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Melt remaining butter and add to a small bowl with panko and pepper. Stir to combine and sprinkle mixture evenly over casserole.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved green onions.
From the Editor
This is the easiest way to cook bacon when you only need a few slices.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 707 | Calories |
| 43g | Fat |
| 53g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 707 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 43g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 18g | 91% |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 1162mg | 51% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium 310mg | 24% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 584mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
