Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipe

This bacon ranch macaroni salad recipe is tastier than others because it has bacon and Cheddar cheese, especially when made the day before serving.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 583 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 0.5 small red onion, diced very small
• 0.5 small green bell pepper, diced very small

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper-towel-lined plate until cool. Crumble bacon. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain again.

Step 3

Combine macaroni, bacon, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, bell pepper, and ranch mix in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate before serving, at least 4 hours.