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CHEESY BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Full of cheese, bacon, and pasta, this creamy pasta salad is a keeper! Our cheesy bacon ranch pasta salad mixes everything you love together in one bowl. You’ll love it so much that you might not even want to share it.
Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bacon, Best pasta salad recipe, Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, Ranch
Servings: 6
Calories: 387kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fusilli noodles
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup ranch dressing
  • 4 green onions (chopped)
  • 6 strips  bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste)
  • ½ Tablespoon onion powder (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, green onions, bacon, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper until well combined.
  • Add your cooled noodles and cheddar cheese.
  • Mix until well combined. Place in fridge for about 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Other Add Ins to try:
  • Black Olives
  • Red Onions
  • Garlic Powder
  • Greek Yogurt (in place of mayo)
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Sliced Chicken Breasts
  • Fresh Herbs
  • Grape Tomatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg