Acini Pepe Macaroni Salad

Name: Acini Pepe Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 12 h 15 min
Yield: Great for a "Pot-luck"
Ingredients: 1 lb. box acini pepe macaroni - cooked according to package; 2 lg. can(s) crushed pineapple (drained - keep the juice); 2 lg. can(s) manarin oranges (drained); 1 lb. pkg colored marshmallows; 12 oz. large cool whip; 1 c sugar; 3 egg yolks

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By Cathy Helmholdt
@CathyGrandma

This is our familys' favorite salad. My mother makes this for all of our family holidays and gathering. She has pasted this down to me (being the only daughter).

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Great for a "Pot-luck"

Prep:

12 Hr

Cook:

15 Min

Ingredients

1 lb. box

acini pepe macaroni - cooked according to package
2 lg. can(s)

crushed pineapple (drained - keep the juice)
2 lg. can(s)

manarin oranges (drained)
1 lb. pkg

colored marshmallows
12 oz. large

cool whip
1 c

sugar
3

egg yolks
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How to Make Acini Pepe Macaroni Salad

Step-by-Step

Put Cooked macaroni and pineapple into a large bowl.
In a Small saucepan, add sugar and pineapple juice, bring to a boil.
Take eggyolks, and slowly add a tablespoon of hot juice to the yolks... dont curdle the eggs. Add the yolks to the hot juice slowly. Then pour over the pasta and pineapple. Place in refridge. over night.
Before serving add the remaining ingredients. mix well.
Note: this is a very large salad and is very easy to make half recipe.

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