Fiesta Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

1 pkg. of pasta (rotini, bowtie, tri-colored, etc.)

1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 package frozen roasted corn

1 green pepper, chopped

1 can of olives, sliced

5 oz. Queso Fresco (shredded cheddar or Colby jack would work as well)

10.5 oz. grape tomatoes, cut in half (or 2 tomatoes cut up)

Dressing Ingredients:

2 cups mayonnaise

1 cup buttermilk

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Fiesta dip mix

Directions:

Cook pasta, drain and cool.  Do not rinse pasta. Combine with all of the other ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and then whisk together the dressing. Add dressing to the salad and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Million Dollar Cream Cheese and Garlic Dip

Everyone knows I finding new dip recipes for get-togethers.  This dip has only six ingredients but many flavors to satisfy your taste buds. 

Ingredients:

8 oz whipped cream cheese

1 cup of mayonnaise

2 cups of shredded colby jack cheese

5 green onions, chopped

2 Tbsp minced garlic

1/2 cup of bacon, chopped into small pieces

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve with chips, crackers, or your favorite vegetables. 

Sriracha ranch and bacon cheeseburger sliders

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 package king’s Hawaiian rolls

6 pieces bacon, cooked and cut in half

½ cup ranch dressing

2 tbsp sriracha

Cheese slices (I recommend sharp cheddar or pepperjack)

4 tbsp butter

Garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 13 inch pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together the ranch and sriracha sauce. Set aside.

Brown ground beef and drain. I seasoned with salt and pepper and added some minced garlic and chopped white onions. Mix ground beef and ranch sauce.

Put the bottom of the rolls in the baking dish. Butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.

Spread the ground beef and sauce over them. Top with cooked bacon, cheese and top with the top half of the rolls. Mix the butter and garlic salt together and spread over the top of the rolls.  Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.