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Sloane Whitaker

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Covered in a creamy ranch dressing mix and tossed with bacon and peas, this pasta salad is one that your family will ask for time and time again.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box small shell pasta 16 oz
  • 1 packet ranch dip mix 1 oz
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 container sour cream 16 oz
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp dill
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 block mild or sharp cheddar cheese cubed (16 oz)
  • 1 bag frozen peas thawed (10 oz)

Method
 

  1. Cook the shell pasta according to the directions on the package. When done, drain and rinse with cool water. Dump into a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
  2. Mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, parsley, and dill Stir until well combined and pour over the pasta. Stir together until all of the pasta is coated.
  3. Add cubed cheese, thawed peas, and crumbled bacon. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper as needed to taste.
  4. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.