Bam's BLT Pasta Salad

very good recipe. there is no "L" but it still tastes good..lol

1 1/2 pkgs of cooked muli-colored penne pasta (i prefer bowties)
1 lb of bacon - fried until crisp and crumbled
3 good tablespoons sour cream
3 good tablespoons ranch dressing
4 heaping tablespoons miracle whip
1 small pkg grape tomatoes - cut in half
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 green onion
dash of cajun seasoning

cooked bacon and pasta as directed. Mix all ingredients together. top with half of the tomatoes, sprinkle on cajun seasoning and green onions.

serve warm or cold. its good either way

Bam's "Baked Red-Potato Salad"

my favorite way to have potato salad

3lbs red potatos, baked and cubed
1 16oz container sour cream, none of that low fat crap
1/2 cup mayo or miracle whip
1 Tbls garlic powder
1/4 cup onion, minced finely
2 oz bacon bits, yes the real ones
1 tsp Tony C's or Zatarains Cajun Spice
1/4 cup freshly chopped chives
1/4 cup celery (i dont use it, missus doesnt like)
1 Tbls dill pickle relish
paprika for color
fresh cracked pepper
cheddar cheese (optional, i dont use it either)

bake and cube your potatoes.
mix wet ingredients with the spices in a separate bowl.
combine potatoes,celery,onions,wet ingredients
stir in bacon
sprinkle top with a little more bacon,chives and cheddar cheese
Good when warm, Better when you eat 3 hours later, Great refridgerated overnight

enjoy