Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad
Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 598 calories, 17g of protein, and 38g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 4 hours and 40 minutes. A mixture of bacon, onion, bell pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.
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 the bacon.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the 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.