Recipes Salad Pasta Salad Macaroni Salad Recipes Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad 4.5 (60) 45 Reviews 11 Photos Macaroni salad can sometimes be a little boring. So one day, I just started adding extra ingredients, and this is what I came up with. The whole family loves it! This ranch macaroni salad recipe is even better served the next day, so all the flavors are well incorporated. Enjoy! Recipe by ReneeW Published on April 2, 2019 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 6 slices bacon 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise ½ small red onion, diced very small ½ small green bell pepper, diced very small 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes Directions Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble bacon and set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain. Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 583 Calories 35g Fat 48g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 583 % Daily Value * Total Fat 35g 45% Saturated Fat 10g 52% Cholesterol 47mg 16% Sodium 736mg 32% Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 18g Vitamin C 4mg 20% Calcium 216mg 17% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 164mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved