Best Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipes

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BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD



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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!

Provided by ReneeW.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fresh Churned Butter

Categories     Penne

Time 23m

Yield 3 1/2 4 cups, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) box noodles, cooked and chilled
5 -7 slices bacon (I use turkey)
1/2 cup peas, canned, or frozen (if using frozen, boil & cool before adding)
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1 ranch dressing mix
3/4-1 1/4 cup Miracle Whip light (sufficient to coat)

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into small bits and fry until very crispy. Drain and let cool.
  • Shred carrots, and mix with peas, noodles, and bacon in a large bowl.
  • Cover with the Miracle Whip.
  • Mix in Ranch packet.
  • Best if chilled overnight.

BEST EVER BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Best Ever Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 (of 1.0 ounce) package dry Ranch dressing mix
16 ounces pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
10 slices bacon, drained, cooked, and crumbled
2 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, and dressing mix. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight. In a large pot, cook pasta until al dente. Remove from heat, drain, and rinse under cold water. Add tomatoes and bacon. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and dressing just before serving so that it does not become too soggy. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

VERSATILE BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Versatile Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Texas Pete

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
10 slices maple flavored bacon
4 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups Hellmann's mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk (as needed)
2 roma tomatoes, diced
sliced black olives
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons black pepper
5 green onions, stalks sliced

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni al dente in salted water.
  • dice raw bacon and fry till crispy.
  • In a small bowl mix ranch packet, Garlic powder, mayo and milk together.
  • Combine rest of ingredients in large bowl.
  • chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 444.5, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 10.1

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD



Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad image

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!

Provided by ReneeW

Categories     Macaroni Salad

Time 4h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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