Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Salad
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Salad
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Salad
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Salad

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Salad

David Venable

I can't say no to bacon or burgers! Two of my food favorites come together in this easy-to-assemble recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup, plus 2 Tbsp, ketchup
  • 1/4 cup, plus 2 Tbsp, yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup, plus 2 Tbsp, dill pickle relish
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb penne pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1-1/4 lbs ground beef, cooked, drained, and cooled
  • 3/4 lb bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, cooled, and diced
  • 3/4 cup red onion, small dice
  • 10 slices American cheese, medium dice
  • 6 cups iceberg lettuce, large dice
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and pepper to make a dressing-like mixture. Add the penne, beef, bacon, red onion, American cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes into the same mixing bowl. Stir together until combined and coated with the dressing.

Cook's Notes

If you aren't in the mood for red meat, substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef. Jazz up the cheese factor, too, by using cheddar or provolone slices instead of American.

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