Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

By á-37109

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and diced
• 1 (1-oz) packet Ranch dressing mix
• 3/4 to 1 cup Miracle Whip
• 3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (8-oz) package block cheddar cheese, cubed

Details

Adapted from jennieskitchen.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions. About 5 minutes into the boiling process, add the peas and carrots. Continue boiling until the macaroni is done. Drain. Rinse the macaroni and vegetables in cold water and drain. Repeat twice. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the onion, bacon, ranch dressing mix, Miracle Whip and mayonnaise until well-blended. Add the macaroni, peas and carrots and cheese. Mix well. Refrigerate before serving.