Crispy Ranch Mac And Cheese

Ingredients:

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked al dente
2 cups American cheese, grated
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
2 cups milk
1 envelope ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat oven to 375º F and generously butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk ranch dressing mix with milk until well combined and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine Monterey Jack with 1/2 of cheddar and 1/2 of American cheese (1 cup each), then fold in pasta, salt and pepper.
Add macaroni mixture to baking dish and pour ranch mixture over the top, making sure to wet the entire surface. Gently pack down with the back of a large spoon and spread remaining cheese evenly over the top.
Drizzle butter over cheese and bake 40-45 minutes, uncovered, then turn heat to 400º F and bake 20-25 minutes longer, until a dark golden-brown crust forms on top.
Remove from oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes and serve!