RECIPES - Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

🥓 Recipes – Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad 🧀

This Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a flavor-packed side dish that's always a hit at BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners! Creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and tender pasta come together in one irresistible bowl. It’s easy, quick, and totally crave-worthy!

✅ Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) pasta (rotini, penne, or your choice)

1 cup ranch dressing

1/2 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 8 slices)

1/2 cup chopped green onions or chives

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and sour cream until smooth.

Add the cooked pasta, shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, and cherry tomatoes (if using).

Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Enjoy!

💡 Tips:

Use store-bought or homemade ranch — both work great.

Add extras like peas, diced bell pepper, or avocado for variety.

Make ahead: it gets even better after chilling a few hours!

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