Beefy Bacon Avocado Ranch Pasta Skillet Recipe

Ingredients

3

strips thick-cut bacon, chopped

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

6

green onions, thinly sliced, greens and whites separated

1

teaspoon chili powder

2

cups milk

1

cup hot water

1

                        box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni

1

cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)

1/4

cup ranch dressing

1

avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed

1/2

cup crushed tortilla chips

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; place in small bowl. Add beef and green onion whites to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.

Stir in chili powder, milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Drizzle with ranch dressing. Sprinkle with bacon, green onion greens, avocado, tortilla chips and cilantro.

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