Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad
A creamy, cheesy pasta salad with bacon, cheddar, and jalapenos. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and family dinners, it’s jalapeno popper flavors in a cold pasta salad.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. elbow macaroni
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise divided
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz. diced jalapenos undrained
- 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapenos diced
- Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions. Drain well but do not rinse. If needed, also cook bacon according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, stir together softened cream cheese, ¼ cup mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add warm pasta and mix until coated and cream cheese is melted into the noodles.
- Stir in canned jalapenos with liquid, remaining ¼ cup mayonnaise, cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh diced jalapenos. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Stir and garnish with chives or extra jalapenos.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 390kcal