Indulge in a flavorful journey with Bacon Club Macaroni Salad, a tantalizing dish that combines the best of both worlds - creamy macaroni salad and crispy bacon. This delightful recipe elevates the classic macaroni salad with the addition of crispy bacon, smoky bacon dressing, hard-boiled eggs, fresh vegetables, and a touch of sweetness from golden raisins. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, yet incredibly delicious salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for any occasion.
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BACON MACARONI SALAD
This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and green onion, the sensational salad is coated with a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing. It's a real crowd-pleaser! -Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD
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 love's it! This recipe is even better if served the next day so that all of the flavors are well-incorporated. Enjoy!
Provided by ReneeW.
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 the bacon.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BACON AND EGG MACARONI SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the eggs in a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the eggs stand for 10 minutes. Submerge the eggs in cold water to shock them. Crack the eggs and soak in the cold water. When cool, peel and chop.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the macaroni. Arrange all but 6 slices of bacon on a slotted baking sheet and put into the hot oven. Bake for 15 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. When cool enough to handle, chop and reserve.
- Chop the remaining bacon and add to the boiling water along with the macaroni. Cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain, rinse, and discard the boiled bits of bacon from the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, add the grated onion, garlic, Dijon, and vinegar to a mixing bowl. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil and season with lots of salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Add the pasta, chopped eggs, pimiento, parsley, and chopped crisp bacon pieces. Toss to combine and serve.
BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.
Provided by Wilemon
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 691.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
HOT BACON MACARONI SALAD
Start your picnic right with this delicious macaroni salad. It's loaded with diced veggies and bacon, and coated with a zesty dressing similar to one you'd use for German potato salad. -Kay Bell, Palestine, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon. Add the sugar, flour, salt and pepper to the skillet; gradually stir in vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Drain macaroni. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, onion and celery. Drizzle with vinegar mixture. Add mushrooms and bacon; toss to coat. Garnish with radishes and parsley.
Nutrition Facts :
CLUB PASTA SALAD
Bring the all-American flavors of a club sandwich into your kitchen with this ready-in-a-flash salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality bacon. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good amount of marbling.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will help to infuse the macaroni salad with flavor.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your macaroni salad. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Add some vegetables to your macaroni salad. This will help to make it more healthy and colorful.
- Don't overdress your macaroni salad. The dressing should be light and flavorful, but it shouldn't overwhelm the other ingredients.
- Serve your macaroni salad chilled. This will help to keep it fresh and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Bacon club macaroni salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a side dish that will impress your guests, give bacon club macaroni salad a try.
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