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festive dip or festive mac salad

Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Gram used to serve this as a dip...I got the brilliant idea of mixing with macaroni, and it makes a delicious salad. I'm showing it both ways in added photos. If using as a dip, it's best served the day it's made. Using for a creamy macaroni salad can be kept for a couple days ahead, once refrigerated.. Enjoy!

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For festive dip or festive mac salad

  • 3
    eggs
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    butter
  • 1- 8 oz
    softened, cream cheese
  • 1
    each - small red pepper & green pepper - chopped
  • salt
    & pepper to taste
  • small
    onion, chopped
  • FOR MACARONI SALAD
  • 1/2 lb
    cooked macaroni
  • 4 - 5
    boiled eggs, shelled and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground mustard - optional
  • other
    seasonings if preferred
  • add
    other veggies if you prefer

How To Make festive dip or festive mac salad

  • 1
    I take a medium pan, filled 3/4 of the way with water. Bring to a boil. Take a pan one size smaller so that it will fit inside pan with water. Place beaten eggs, vinegar & sugar, and whisk until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    Immediately whisk in the butter & cream cheese. Add peppers, onion and the salt & pepper to taste . Can be served as a dip after chilled, for chips or veggies.
  • 3
    If using for macaroni salad, add ground mustard and other seasonings if you prefer. Toss with cooked macaroni and some chopped boiled eggs and you have one delicious macaroni salad.
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