Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad

                                                                          Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad 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 loves it! This ranch macaroni salad recipe is even better served the next day, so all the flavors are well incorporated.

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Prep Time:

 20 mins

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Cook Time:

 20 mins

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Additional Time:

 4 hrs

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Total Time:

 4 hrs 40 mins

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Servings:

 8

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Ingredients

 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

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Directions

 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.

 Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad 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.

Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad 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

Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Nutrition Facts

 (per serving)

 583

 Calories

 35g

 Fat

 48g

 Carbs

 18g

 Protein

 Review

This Ranchology Recipe With Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Nutrition Facts salad was ok, but I had to adjust the recipe. Using a full pound of macaroni, I had to almost double the ranch dressing. I used shredded cheese because that's what I had on hand I think I liked it better than I would have liked cubed. I also wish I had used miracle whip instead of mayo because it needed a little zing (I guess I could have added a little vinegar, but didn't think about it at the time). Good starter recipe and easily adjustable to your tastes