Cowboy Pasta Salad

I made another Yummy Pasta Salad yesterday. 

There is something so fun about making all of these Pasta Salad.

I like making the most Colorful ones!

That could mean it's the healthiest or yummiest right?

Either way I am enjoying it.

The only difference with this Pasta Salad is that 

you can eat it cold or you can microwave it before eating.

I prefer it a little warm.

It sure is good cold though.

What ever you prefer!

I mean..

Look at these Colors!

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried  pasta shells
• 1 pound hickory smoked bacon , diced
• 3/4 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• pinch red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
• 15 ounce can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 5 scallions, diced

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
• In the meantime, saute bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain off grease. Wipe out skillet, leaving a little of the bacon grease. Add the ground beef; cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Season with the cumin, red pepper flakes, and with a pinch of salt and pepper. Drain off fat. Set aside to cool completely.
• In an extra large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot chili sauce until combined and smooth. Add in the cooked pasta, bacon, beef, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and scallions; toss to combine and coat.
• Enjoy right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.

The Sauce was definitely so good.

It has Cheeseburger/BBQ flavor to it and we love it!

Double the recipe if you prefer it really saucy!

Let me know what you guys think!

Enjoy!

xoxo