Mac and Cheese Pasta Salad Recipe
This is so easy and good. It's a great summertime salad for the backyard bbq or burger cookout.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. box elbow macaroni (I use large), or favorite pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar, or 8 oz. cheese cut in chunks
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more
- 2-3 tbs. sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 2 tbs. chopped scallions
- 1 small Roma, seeded, chopped
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped ham, or 2 tbs. chopped bacon
- 1/2 tbs. vinegar
- fresh minced parsley
- dash Worcestershire
- dash Tabasco
- optional: sliced olives
- garnish: paprika
Directions
- In salted water, cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
- Lay 4-6 paper towels on your counter and dry the macaroni, place in a salad bowl.
- Mix everything together, top with paprika, place in fridge.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 136g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 518 | |
| Calories from Fat 216 | 42% |
| Total Fat 24.48g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 7.07g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium 243mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 57.33g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 2.51g | 2% |
| Protein 16.45g | 26% |
