Ingredient:

• 1 pound short pasta, such as mini bowtie pasta
• 10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups chopped refrigerated dill pickles, plus 1/3 cup pickle brine, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup 1/4-inch diced sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder