Hamburger Helper Ranch & Bacon

You will need: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 tablespoons mayonnaise (Use desired amount of mayonnaise or omit it). 1. Cook: Cook ground meat in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up and stirring. Drain; return cooked meat to skillet. 2. Stir: Stir in water, milk, sauce mix and pasta. Heat to boiling. 3. Simmer: Reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. If necessary, uncover and cook, while stirring, and additional 1 to 3 minutes to desired consistency. 4. Add: Remove from heat. Stir in mayonnaise. For food safety and quality, follow the cooking directions. Refrigerate leftovers. Add you own twist! Add some pizzazz! Top with chopped fresh avocado and sprinkle with shredded pepper-jack cheese and cooked and crumbled bacon.