Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipe
Description
This bacon ranch macaroni salad recipe is tastier than others because it has bacon and Cheddar cheese, especially when made the day before serving.
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon
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1 pound elbow macaroni
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1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 small red onion, diced very small
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1/2 small green bell pepper, diced very small
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1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
Directions
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.
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.
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.