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Jalapeño Popper Pasta Salad

Jalapeño Popper Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeños, drained
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fold in the cooled pasta, cheddar, bacon, pickled jalapeños, and red onion until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra bacon and jalapeño slices, and serve or chill.

Notes

For the best flavor, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (this time is not counted in the prep or cook time above). The dressing thickens as it sits; stir in a splash of milk if needed to loosen it.