Description
Indulge in this Cheesy Bacon Ranch Ziti Bake, a creamy and delicious pasta dish that combines the savory flavors of crispy bacon and rich ranch dressing. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this easy recipe will become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 lb cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Ziti: Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Bacon Ranch Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked bacon.
- Combine the Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked ziti to the bacon ranch sauce and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Assemble the Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the Cheesy Bacon Ranch Ziti Bake hot. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy goodness in every bite!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add cooked chicken or vegetables to the pasta mix.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cheesy Bacon Ranch Ziti Bake, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner