Big Mac Cheeseburger Pasta Salad Recipe
A creamy, crowd-pleasing pasta salad that tastes just like a classic drive-thru cheeseburger, complete with a homemade special sauce and crispy bacon.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb 85/15 ground beef
- 1 box elbow macaroni 16 oz
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 cup dill pickles chopped
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in heavily salted water one minute past al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain the fat and let it cool.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, and white vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Chop the dill pickles, quarter the tomatoes, and shred the iceberg lettuce.
- In a large bowl, combine the cold pasta, beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over and toss well.
- Fold in the shredded iceberg lettuce right before serving.
