Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 1 cup (roughly half a 16-ounce bag) frozen peas and diced carrots
• 1 small onion, diced
• 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and diced
• 1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch dressing mix
• 2-1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. About 5 minutes into the boiling process, add the peas and carrots, and continue boiling until macaroni is done.
3. Rinse the macaroni and vegetables in cold water, drain and repeat a couple times.
4. In a large bowl, mix the onion, bacon, ranch dressing mix and mayonnaise until well-blended.
5. Stir in the macaroni, peas and carrots and cheese.
6. Mix well and refrigerate before serving.