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Can I Make Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese Ahead of Time?
Yes! This macaroni and cheese can definitely be made ahead of time and frozen. This nice thing is, you can even freeze it in individual containers for easy to grab lunches or dinners. Make sure you let the cooked macaroni and cheese cool completely before packaging it for the freezer.
To freeze, double wrap the macaroni in cheese in plastic wrap. Then, cover it in aluminum foil. Label and date the packaging; it will be good for up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat it up in the microwave or bake it in the oven, covered, until it is warmed up.
Ingredients
Ranch Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 package (about 2 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning
Macaroni and Cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- 8 ounces (2 cups uncooked) elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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