Description
A delightful fusion of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapeños in a pasta salad that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or macaroni)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- Mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and optional mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, and green onions.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality cheeses and balance texture with fresh and pickled jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg