Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is perfect for potlucks and picnics. What's not to love about ranch, cheddar cheese, bacon and peas? You will love this easy recipe!

Author: The Novice Chef

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EASY BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

This pasta salad is perfect for potlucks and picnics. What's not to love about ranch, cheddar cheese, bacon and peas? You will love this easy recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) box elbow noodles
• 1 (1 oz) Hidden Valley Ranch Dip seasoning mix or (6 teaspoons) Ya'll Brands Ranch seasoning
• 1 (16 oz) container sour cream
• 1/3 cup mayo
• 1 (16 oz) block cheddar cheese (sharp or mild), cubed
• 1 (10 oz) bag frozen peas, thawed
• 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to cool while you prep the rest.
2. Mix the ranch seasoning, sour cream and mayo together until well combined.
3. Place pasta in a large bowl. Mix together with ranch mixture.
4. Toss in cheese, peas and bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.