I decided to make a new recipe for a BBQ this weekend and it turned out fantastic. It was a huge hit and every last bite was gobbled up. I mean who doesn’t love bacon, ranch, cheese and bacon. Oops I said bacon twice but that’s because it’s the best part, and there’s lots of it in there. This salad is creamy with a hint of spice and is quite tasty. Perfect as a side to burgers or BBQ chicken.
Pasta salad is a loved side dish at BBQ’s and they are so versatile. You can add whatever ingredients you want to this to make it more to your liking or to add more flavor. Or you can keep it simple and easy and it’ll still be a hit. I would love to hear what items you choose to add this delicious Spicy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.
Spicy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Meal type | Salad, Side Dish |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Barbecue |
This Spicy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is creamy with a hint of spice and is a perfect side for any BBQ.
Ingredients
- 1 box shell pasta
- 1 cup ranch (either ranch dressing or ranch seasoning package & mayo)
- 1lb bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Optional
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (more or less to your preferred spiciness)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Boil a pot of salted water. Once to a boil add pasta and cook according to package. | |
| Step 2 | |
| If choosing ranch seasoning packet mix seasoning with either mayo or sourcream whatever the packet says. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Drain immediately and run cold water over it to stop cooking and to chill. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Once noodles are cooled, mix ranch until fully incorporated. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Cool in fridge for two hours. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Right before serving mix 1/2 cup crumbled bacon into pasta salad. | |
| Step 7 | |
| Top with remaining crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately. | |
