Description
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Salad combines smoky, sweet, and savory flavors with creamy pasta for a delightful summer dish.
Ingredients
- Pasta: Rotini or penne
- Ground Beef: Browned and seasoned
- Bacon: Crispy, crumbled turkey bacon
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded
- Pickles: Chopped
- Red Onion: Diced
- BBQ Sauce: Sweet, tangy, and smoky
- Mayonnaise: Creamy binder
- Mustard: Yellow, for tang
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat and let cool.
3. Whisk together BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, beef, bacon, cheese, pickles, and onion. Toss with dressing.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time, up to 24 hours in advance.
Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add veggies for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60