Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Savory, creamy, and irresistibly hearty—this Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, BBQs, or make-ahead lunches. Loaded with bacon, cheddar, and a ranch-seasoned dressing, it’s comfort food at its chillest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Ingredients
1 box small shell pasta (16 oz)
1 packet ranch dip mix (1 oz)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 (16 oz) container sour cream
2 tsp parsley
1 tsp dill
Salt and pepper to taste
12 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (16 oz) block mild or sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 (10 oz) bag frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dip mix, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
Add cooled pasta, bacon, cheddar cheese, and thawed peas. Toss gently to coat evenly.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Garnish with extra bacon or herbs if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly & super satisfying
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 13g
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