Bacon Club Macaroni Salad Recipes

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. When the pasta is tender, rinse well with cold water. While the pasta is cooking, rinse the peas to thaw them.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the lemon juice, taste, and add more lemon if desired.
• Add the peas, cooked pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and bacon to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to coat all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir again just before serving. Enjoy!

CHICKEN CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a large bowl. Stir pasta, chicken, bacon, Muenster cheese, celery, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado into dressing until evenly coated.

CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Stir Seasoning mix and mayonnaise in large bowl. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients except lettuce. Serve on lettuce. Refrigerate leftovers (if desired, moisten with a few teaspoons milk before serving).

BACON MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in tomato, celery and green onions., In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

CHICKEN AND BACON MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Fry bacon until crispy and put on a plate with paper towels to drain off the grease. Put aside.
• 2. Hard boil 6 eggs, about 7 minutes. Then peel under cold water and slice into pieces. Put aside.
• 3. Boil macaroni until soft. Add some oil and salt to the water prior to boiling. Removed and put in a colander to drain. Rinse with cold water until cool. Drain again and put in a large bowl.
• 4. Open can of chicken breast and flake (leftover chicken is also good for this recipe). Add the eggs and chicken to the macaroni mixture.
• 5. Crumble the bacon and add to the mix.
• 6. Cut the tomatoes into cubes and add to the macaroni.
• 7. Cut the onion into tiny diced pieces and add to the mix.
• 8. Season with garlic powder, parsley flakes, kosher salt and seasoned pepper (salt and pepper to taste).
• 9. Mix well until everything is combined evenly. Fold in the chopped hard boiled eggs.
• 10. Add mayonnaise. I start with a cup and mix to coat the entire mixture.
• 11. Then add around a half a cup as needed from there on until it is the consistency I like.
• 12. Once everything is mixed sprinkle paprika on top for color.
• 13. Refrigerate. It is best when it is allowed to get really cold. Enjoy!

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate to cool. If desired, whisk 1 tablespoon bacon grease into the dressing.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Set aside 1 tablespoon of green onions and half of the bacon for garnish.
• Toss all ingredients in a large bowl except dressing. Add dressing to taste (there may be leftover dressing).

BACON AND MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon; drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, sugar, garlic powder and pepper to drippings; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Stir in macaroni; heat through, stirring occasionally. Combine cheese and remaining parsley; sprinkle over casserole. , Microwave Directions: In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, heat bacon on high for 2-1/2 minutes; discard fat. Microwave on high 2-3 minutes more or until bacon is crisp. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings; stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, sugar, garlic powder and pepper. , Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in macaroni; cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Combine cheese and remaining parsley; sprinkle over casserole.

CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill large saucepan 2/3 full of water. Heat to boiling. Stir in contents of Pasta.
• Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Combine Hidden valley ranch mix, onion powder and bacon bits with mayonnaise in large bowl. Stir in chilled pasta and remaining ingredients except lettuce. Serve on lettuce. Refrigerate leftovers (if desired, moisten with a few teaspoons milk before servings).

BACON AND MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the bacon, pasta, tomato, cucumber, egg, and celery. Gently fold until the salad is evenly covered with the dressing. Sprinkle with the sliced olives to serve.

BACON CLUB MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni until firm-tender; drain well.
• In a bowl, combine the oil and vinegar.
• Add in the bacon, cheese, celery, green onion, olives and the cooked macaroni; toss well to combine.
• In another bowl, combine mayo, cream, horseradish, salt and pepper.
• Blend in with the macaroni mixture; toss well to combine thoroughly.
• Chill in the fridge for 3 hours before using.
• Note: if desired 1-2 hard-boiled eggs may be chopped and added.