Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad

Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad

Recipe by ReneeW from allrecipes.com

Lunch 5 Hr. 40 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ small red onion, diced very small
  • ½ small green bell pepper, diced very small
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 583
  • Carbohydrate: 48g
  • Fat: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Sugar: 2g

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