Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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Creamy and flavorful, this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish for potlucks or family dinners. Packed with hearty ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and enjoy!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon ranch pasta, creamy pasta salad recipe, easy potluck dishes, family dinner salads, hearty side dish idea, quick summer sides, ranch-flavored pasta

Method Stovetop

Main Ingredient Pork

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 564kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

16 Ounce(s) Box Noodles
8 Ounce(s) Block Of Cheddar Cheese
8.5 Ounce(s) Can Peas & Carrots
6 Ounce(s) Bag Bacon Bits/Pieces
16 Ounce(s) Bottle Ranch Dressing

Instructions

Take boiled noodles & place them into a large mixing bowl. Make sure the noodles are cold. Spray with cold water to lower the noodle temperature if needed. This will reduce any chance of the noodles melting the cheese later.
Add the can of drained peas & carrots.
Now pour in those bacon bits!
Time for the cheese. Slice the cheese into small squares before adding.
Pour the entire bottle of ranch into the bowl.
Add salt & pepper to taste!
Mix well.
Serve & enjoy!

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