1 (16 oz.) bag shell macaroni pasta
1 env. dry Ranch dressing mix (HIDDEN VALLEY®)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1 (16 oz.) Ranch dressing (HIDDEN VALLEY®)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. real crumbled bacon bits (Hormel)
1 (8 oz.) block cheddar cheese, cubed (Cracker Barrel)

Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.

Mix dry Ranch dressing mix with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip. Cut up bell pepper, cheese. Add bacon bits and entire bottle of Ranch dressing, mix all together. Stir in cooked and drained macaroni and chill in refrigerator before serving.

Variation: May add any vegetables you like and sliced black olives.

Submitted by: Kim Little