Ranch Dressing Pork Chops, Smoky Mac n Cheese

These might be my favorite recipes I have posted on here.  Seriously.  When I made these tonight I couldn't wait to share them :)

We got the recipe for the pork chops off a commercial we saw on TV.

Ranch Dressing Pork Chops
1 package Ranch Dressing mix (the powdered stuff)
3 pork chops (the bone-in are the best)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Spray a cookie cooling rack (make sure it is oven safe) with non-stick spray.  Place the rack on a cookie sheet.  Dredge the pork chops in the ranch dressing mix and place on the cookie rack.  Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning once.  The pork chops are done when a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.

The first time I made it, Sadie gave me a big hug and told me it was the best dinner she'd ever had.  Success!

Smoky Mac n Cheese - from Philadelphia Cream Cheese
(this is now my go-to Mac n Cheese dish)
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 8oz tub chive & onion cream cheese
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
salt
pepper

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup Panko (or any) bread crumbs

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Cook the noodles until al dente.  In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.  Add the flour and stir until smooth.  Slowly whisk in the milk.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stir until thick.  Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.  Stir until the cheeses are melted.  Combine the noodles and cream sauce in an 8x8 pan.  Melt the butter and mix with the bread crumbs, sprinkle over the top.  Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.