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Rep. Dean Phillips‚ D-Minn.‚ who's competing against President Joe Biden for the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination‚ will fight states where he's been omitted from the ballot.

A federal appeals court in Washington on Friday upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but narrowed the restrictions on his speech.

Chicken Bacon &; Ranch Mac and Cheese is loaded with diced chicken‚ crumbled bacon‚ ranch seasoning‚ and 3 types of cheese. Supremely cheesy and creamy! This mac and cheese is best served as a main dish. It’s a comfort food meal that’s wonderfully filling. Ranch seasoning takes this mac and cheese casserole to a whole new level of flavor. If you are a fan of the flavor of ranch‚ you are going to lovr the way it perfectly seasons this mac and cheese. A combination of whole milk and half-and-half makes this mac and cheese ultra creamy. A packet of Ranch seasoning perfectly seasons it‚ giving it a distinct ranch flavor‚ without being overwhelming. If you are as big a fan of anything ranch as I am‚ you are going to love this recipe. Chicken Bacon and Ranch Mac &; Cheese Recipe Tips If you want to make this dish spicy‚ add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. I use elbow pasta‚ but pretty much any pasta shape can be used. Rotini‚ shells‚ penne‚ and cavatappi also work well. This mac and cheese is best eaten the day it is made but leftovers will keep for 4 days refrigerated. Cook the pasta just until al dente. It will cook more in the oven and absorb some of the sauce. You don’t want it to get soggy. I use 3 cups of diced‚ cooked chicken and rotisserie chicken works great or it is a good way to use up leftover chicken. You can definitely make this recipe with less than 3 cups of chicken without sacrificing any flavor. Varaiations Use leftover cooked turkey in place of chicken. Make it spicy. Add a diced jalapeno pepper or half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. How To Store Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese This mac and cheese is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. If you find yourself with leftovers‚ they will keep in an airtight container for 4 days and can be reheated in a microwave. Try These Other Amazing Mac and Cheese Recipes Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese Bourbon and Bacon Mac and Cheese Bufflalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Super Creamy Mac and Cheese Crab Mac and Cheese King Ranch Mac and Cheese Print Chicken Bacon &; Ranch Mac and Cheese Chicken Bacon &; Ranch Mac and Cheese is loaded with diced chicken‚ crumbled bacon‚ ranch seasoning‚ and 3 types of cheese. Supremely cheesy and creamy! Ranch seasoning and bacon take this mac and cheese casserole to a whole new level of flavor.  Course Dinner‚ Main DishCuisine SouthernKeyword mac and cheese Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutes Servings 12 Calories 491kcal Equipment9×13-inch Baking Pan Ingredients16 ounces elbow pasta3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups half-and-half2 cups whole milk1/2 teapsoon garlic powder1/4 teapsoon pepper1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese‚ divided3 cups diced‚ cooked chicken10 slices bacon‚ cooked and crumbled2 green onions‚ sliced InstructionsCook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Drain.Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.While pasta cooks‚ melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan.Add flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes.Add garlic powder‚ pepper‚ and ranch seasoning.Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese‚ mozzarella and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted.Add the cooked pasta‚ chicken and half the bacon and stir to combine.Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon the green onions and the remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. NutritionCalories: 491kcalWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally posted July 15‚ 2020. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The post Chicken Bacon &; Ranch Mac and Cheese appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

White Chocolate Pecan Candy- only 5 ingredients needed for this easy Christmas candy. The toasted pecans add a nice crunch and flavor. If you are a fan of white chocolate this is a must-make recipe. Can be prepared in less than 15 minutes and then it only needs 1 to 2 hours to set in the refrigerator. Makes a great sweet treat for Christmas‚ Mardi Gras or gameday. Ingredients Needed Pecans– you want plain‚ raw pecans‚ not roasted. Vanilla Melting Wafers 1 can sweetened condensed milk– NOT evaporated milk. Vanilla Extract– use pure‚ not imitation for best flavor. Salt What Are Vanilla Melting Wafers? Technically they are not chocolate‚ but they taste like white chocolate and they are made to melt really well. I use Ghiradelli White Vanilla Flavored Melting Wafers. How To Make White Chocolate Pecan Candy Toast the pecans. Bake them for about 8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Stir them about halfway through. Watch them carefully. They burn quickly. Microwave the melting wafers and sweetened condensed milk until the melting wafers are melted. Stir in pecans‚ vanilla extract and salt. Quickly spread it out on parchment paper. You can spread it as thick or as thin as you want. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares. Variation For extra flavor‚ try adding 1/4 cup of chopped dried cranberries. How To Store Store at room temperature for 5 days‚ in the refrigerator for 10 days‚ or freeze for up to 3 months. More Easy Candy Recipes Martha Washington Candy Bourbon Balls Old-Fashioned Potato Candy Ritz Cracker Toffee Buckeye Balls Nutter Butter Truffles White Chocolate and Peanut Butter Christmas Crack Print White Chocolate Pecan Candy White Chocolate Pecan Candy- only 5 ingredients needed for this easy Christmas candy. The toasted pecans add a nice crunch and flavor. Course DessertCuisine SouthernKeyword candy‚ Christmas Prep Time 7 minutes minutesCook Time 8 minutes minutes Servings 20 Calories 204kcal Ingredients3 cups coarsely chopped pecans1 1/2 cups vanilla melting wafers1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Spread pecans out on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes‚ stirring halfway through.Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.Place white melting chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave-safe bowl.Microwave at 30-second intervals‚ stirring after each one‚ until melted.Quickly stir in pecans‚ vanilla‚ and salt.Transfer mixture to prepared jelly roll pan. Spread it out into an even thickness. You don't have to spread it all the way to the edges. Leave it a little thicker if you like.Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.Cut into squares.Can be stored at room temperature. NotesNutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. NutritionCalories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.4mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post White Chocolate Pecan Candy appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

COLCHESTER‚ VT — A local marriage is reportedly on the rocks after a woman expressed a desire to go on more dates with her husband‚ apparently forgetting he just took her to Costco yesterday.