take-along macaroni salad

Wilmington, NC
Updated on Sep 18, 2012

This is a great make-ahead recipe to take along to church dinners, family potlucks, picnics, cook-outs, or just make for your own family to enjoy. Whenever I take this macaroni salad, it disappears quickly and I usually don't bring home any left-overs. This is a very versatile recipe and you can use your favorite add-ins and make it your own. Hope y'all enjoy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 1 small bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (you can use green, red, yellow or a combination)
  • 1/2 small sweet onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 6 large hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (your favorite brand)
  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

How To Make take-along macaroni salad

  • Step 1
    Cook macaroni according to package directions. When tender, pour into colander and rinse with cold water and drain well. Place in covered container and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Step 2
    When thoroughly chilled, add peppers, celery, chopped eggs, chopped onion, and cheddar cheese, mix well and set aside. In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour over macaroni mixture and gently mix thoroughly.
  • Step 3
    Refrigerate for at least one more hour or overnight. Serve with most any meat dish or take along to share.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Pasta Sides
Category: Pasta Salads
Category: Other Salads
Category: Salads
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #macaroni
Keyword: #PEPPERS
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: Southern

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