Colorful Creamy Bacon Pasta Salad

Introduction

Welcome to our new recipe post! Today, we’re diving into the delicious world of pasta salads, specifically, the Creamy Bacon Pasta Salad. A meal that fuses the salty crispness of bacon with the creaminess of the pasta. This is your perfect option for dinner parties or a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of pasta (at your choice)
• 6 slices of smoked bacon
• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup of diced red onion (optional)
• 1/2 cup of diced celery
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Steps

1. Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain the bacon slices and crumble them into pieces.
3. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. This forms the creamy base of your pasta salad.
4. Add the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, diced onion, diced celery, and Cheddar cheese to the bowl and toss to combine everything.
5. Season your salad with salt and pepper to taste and toss again to distribute the seasonings.
6. Chill your pasta salad in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This will allow all the flavors to meld together perfectly.

Conclusion

Our Creamy Bacon Pasta Salad is not just a regular salad; it’s a burst of flavor packed with crunchy textures. We hope you find this recipe as delightful as we do. If you try this at home, do let us know how your version turns out by leaving a comment below. And don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more delicious recipes like this one!