Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Macaroni salad can sometimes be a little boring. So one day I just started adding extra ingredients and this is what I came up with. The whole family love's it! This recipe is even better if served the next day so that all of the flavors are well-incorporated. Enjoy! Ingredients:
6 slices bacon |
1 pound elbow macaroni |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1/2 small red onion, diced very small |
1/2 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
4. Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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