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Simple Macaroni Salad

Simple Macaroni Salad

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool; transfer to a large serving bowl.
  2. 2 Stir bell peppers, celery, green onions, and olive oil into macaroni; mix until well combined. Stir in mayonnaise and soup mix until incorporated.
  3. 3 Chill pasta salad in the refrigerator before serving, 2 to 3 hours.

By Samantha

Cold Macaroni and Tuna Salad

Cold Macaroni and Tuna Salad

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 3 Put frozen peas into a colander and rinse with hot water; drain well.
  4. 4 Place macaroni and peas in a large bowl. Dice eggs and add to the bowl. Put tuna in the bowl, flaking it apart.
  5. 5 Stir mayonnaise into tuna mixture, a little at a time, until mixture is moist but not soggy. Season with salt and pepper and mix one last time. Cover and refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.

By trvlnbarefootingal

Picnic Macaroni Salad

Picnic Macaroni Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine ranch dressing, 2 tablespoons reserved olive juice, mayonnaise, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over macaroni; stir in olives, tuna, and bell pepper until well combined.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By Paula

Chicken Macaroni Salad

Chicken Macaroni Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then shred with two forks. Set aside 4 cups of shredded meat.
  2. 2 In a medium pot with boiling salted water cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together the cooked chicken, drained vegetables, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise. Add basil, pepper, salt, and garlic powder to taste.
  4. 4 Add drained elbow macaroni to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.
  5. 5 Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

By purple

Best Macaroni Salad

Best Macaroni Salad

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, mayonnaise and mix well. Stir in cucumber, onion, ham and cheese. Mix well. Drizzle oil and vinegar over top and toss. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

By jeanderson72

Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad

Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.
  2. 2 Marinate macaroni in Italian dressing for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, celery, garlic powder, tuna, and salt and pepper into macaroni. Chill before serving.

By It's A New Day

Macaroni and Cheese Salad

Macaroni and Cheese Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

By Sally Dickson

Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad

Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente according to packaging instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well.
  3. 3 Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.

By Maryanne

Pea Salad II

Pea Salad II

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  3. 3 Whisk together the salad dressing, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, peas, green onion, pickles, celery and cheese. Pour dressing over salad; mix well and chill before serving.

By Amanda Wehling

Macaroni Salad with Pickles

Macaroni Salad with Pickles

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan, and fill with enough cold water to cover eggs completely by about 1 inch. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 20 minutes. Immediately remove from hot water and cool in an ice water bath. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop eggs.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry mustard, sweet pickle juice, and celery seed. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, celery, onion, olives, sweet pickles, carrots, green pepper, and chopped eggs. Stir in dressing, and mix well. Refrigerate before serving.

By Linda

Deb's Mac Salad

Deb's Mac Salad

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Rinse with cold water and place in large bowl.
  2. 2 Add onion, pepper and carrot to bowl with pasta. Toss with mayonnaise and ranch-style dressing. Adjust mayonnaise and dressing to taste. Serve.

By Debbie Sims

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, raw egg and vinegar; whisk until smooth. Mix the green onions, hard-cooked eggs, and pickle into a bowl. Stir in cooled macaroni and mix until thoroughly combined.

By Freakowd40

One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad

One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine salsa, mayonnaise, olives, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in pasta until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

By JOSLYN H

Macaroni Salad for a Crowd

Macaroni Salad for a Crowd

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Toss cooked macaroni, grated eggs, onion, relish with some of the liquid, and olives in a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced eggs and sprinkle with paprika to serve.

By Crissy Soares

Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Place macaroni in a 2-quart casserole dish. Stir in cheese soup and milk until well combined. Sprinkle with shredded Colby cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Courtnay

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

4.3

Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in dry macaroni noodles. Pour in enough water to barely cover macaroni. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
  2. 2 Continue stirring the macaroni until water is almost evaporated and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Pour in evaporated milk and cream. Add grated cheese and stir until cheese has melted and everything is well combined. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Easy Tuna Casserole

Easy Tuna Casserole

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cooked macaroni, tuna, and condensed soup together in a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with fried onions; bake 5 minutes more.

By LMCDEVIT

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Return drained pasta to the pot. Mix in processed cheese, Cheddar cheese, and cream. Stir until cheeses melt. Sprinkle with salt.

By Sara

Simple Mac and Cheese

Simple Mac and Cheese

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Mix together condensed soup and cheese. Using the empty soup can, measure 1 can of milk; mix into the soup mixture. Stir in cooked pasta. Dump into a greased casserole dish, and cover.
  3. 3 Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

By Sue Bennett

Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese .
  2. 2 Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up as it fries, until it loses its raw color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and pepper slices, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add basil, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Lucy's Mac and Corn

Lucy's Mac and Corn

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Mix creamed corn, whole kernel corn, and uncooked macaroni together. Mix sliced butter and cheese into corn mixture; spoon into prepared dish. Cover.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, and bake uncovered until golden brown, about 30 more minutes.

By Casey

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place a quarter of the macaroni in the bottom, followed by an even layer of one-quarter of the cheese slices. Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering three times. Pour evaporated milk evenly over the top of all.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until top is golden brown.

By Cordi Tierno

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham, Peas and Shallots

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham, Peas and Shallots

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Follow recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
  2. 2 Heat oil in medium-high heat in a 10-inch skillet. Saute shallots until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ham; continue to saute until meat begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth and simmer until liquid almost evaporates, about a minute. Add peas. Stir mixture into macaroni and cheese. Serve hot.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water until barely done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. 3 Whisk milk and egg together in a large bowl; stir in cheese and butter.
  4. 4 Place par-boiled macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour milk mixture over macaroni, season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined. Press mixture evenly into the baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Meredith

Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad

Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, celery, and tuna.
  3. 3 Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salad dressing, sugar, and pepper. Add to pasta salad, mix together, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Annelle Majeran

Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni pasta in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Place butter and onions in a 2-quart microwave-safe covered casserole dish; cook on high in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Add pasta, cubed cheese, and milk to the casserole dish; stir. Cook on high in the microwave for 11 to 12 minutes, stirring well after 4, 8, and 11 minutes. Mixture will still be runny at this stage. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Let stand for 5 to 8 minutes before serving; sauce will thicken as it cools.

By kmgowin

Mac 'n Cheese Bites

Mac 'n Cheese Bites

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
4 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add macaroni and American cheese; stir until cheese is mostly melted, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; mix in milk.
  2. 2 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven on the low broil setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Spread pretzels crackers on the prepared baking sheet; top each with a slice of sausage. Spoon 1 tablespoon macaroni and cheese mixture over sausage. Sprinkle black pepper on top.
  4. 4 Bake under the preheated broiler until American cheese and pretzels start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

By duboo

Macaroni and Tomatoes

Macaroni and Tomatoes

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Pour the macaroni into a saucepan and place over medium heat; stir in the butter, bacon grease, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes with juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Stir while cooking until butter and bacon grease has melted and incorporated completely, 5 to 10 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit about 20 minutes before serving.

By KThomas

Macaroni and Tuna Fish Salad

Macaroni and Tuna Fish Salad

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
13 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and cool under running water.
  2. 2 Mix both cans of tuna into the cooled pasta. Add the mayonnaise. Stir in onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.

By DAJUICEMANCE