Best Versatile Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipes

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

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.

VERSATILE BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

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.

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

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.

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.