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Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• onion
• green bell pepper
• carrot
• mayonnaise
• ranch salad dressing

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• mayonnaise
• egg
• white vinegar
• green onion
• egg
• dill pickle

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• salsa
• mayonnaise
• black olive
• green pepper
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• celery
• green onion
• olive oil
• mayonnaise
• vegetable soup mix

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• egg
• pea
• tuna
• mayonnaise
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• ranch dressing
• black olive
• mayonnaise
• garlic powder
• adobo seasoning
• black pepper
• solid white tuna
• red bell pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• chicken breast
• mixed vegetable
• lettuce
• mayonnaise
• basil
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• egg
• red onion
• dill pickle relish
• black olive
• mayonnaise
• yellow mustard
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• paprika

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• mayonnaise
• cucumber
• onion
• ham
• cheddar cheese
• olive oil
• white wine vinegar
• salt
• pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• salad dressing
• sour cream
• mayonnaise
• onion
• celery
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• tuna

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• tuna
• onion
• green bell pepper
• celery
• garlic powder
• mayonnaise
• mustard
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
2. 2 Mix tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add pasta, and mix well.

By Jennie Minor

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• cider vinegar
• cheddar cheese
• green bell pepper
• celery
• green onion
• cherry tomato
• mayonnaise
• salt
• pepper
• beau monde seasoning

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• pasta
• artichoke heart
• mushroom
• cherry tomato
• black olive
• parsley
• basil
• oregano
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• egg
• ranch salad dressing
• sugar
• white wine vinegar
• salt
• black pepper
• green pea
• green onion
• sweet pickle
• celery
• cheddar cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• egg
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• salt
• black pepper
• mustard
• sweet pickle juice
• celery seed
• celery
• red onion
• green olive
• sweet pickle
• carrot
• green bell pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• cheddar cheese soup
• milk
• colby cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• tomato soup
• milk
• cheddar cheese
• butter
• bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Pour in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. 2 In large bowl, combine macaroni, soup, milk, cheese and 6 tablespoons butter. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

By Dusti W

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• ground beef
• onion
• mayonnaise
• spaghetti sauce
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium pot with boiling salted water cook macaroni pasta until al dente. Drain.
2. 2 In a large skillet cook hamburger and onion until brown. Drain grease. Add mayonnaise and spaghetti sauce; mix well. Add drained and cooked macaroni, cook on medium heat stirring occasionally until heated through. Mix thoroughly.
3. 3 To serve, pour mixture into a large serving bowl and top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve warm.

By Mouse

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• chicken breast
• cream of chicken soup
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 In a medium bowl combine the chicken, soup, mayonnaise and macaroni; mix well and spread mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through.

By Cindy Pfeiffer

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• cheese
• pizza sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• pepperoni sausage

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or about 3 minutes before cooked; drain and place noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3. 3 Stir in pizza sauce, powdered cheese packets from macaroni and cheese mix, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and any other pizza toppings that you want to add. Top with the remaining cheeses.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until cheese is bubbly; serve.

By ALMORELAND

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• margarine
• salt
• black pepper
• cheddar cheese
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place margarine in 9x13 inch baking dish and put in oven to melt. When margarine is completely melted, pour in macaroni, salt and pepper. Stir until macaroni is coated with butter. Sprinkle cheese over macaroni and then pour milk over all. Do not stir and do not cover dish.
3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Do not stir while baking.

By Karl Castonguay

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• ground beef
• green bell pepper
• onion
• tomato sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. 2 In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion, and cook until onion is soft. Add green pepper and tomato sauce; cook until pepper is soft.
3. 3 Serve sauce over pasta.

By Luann Charity

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• water
• evaporated milk
• heavy cream
• colby cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• butter
• green bell pepper
• onion
• corn
• chili with beans
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot of boiling salted water cook macaroni past until al dente. Drain well.
2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine and add chopped green bell pepper and chopped onion. Cook vegetables until tender. Add chili beans, corn, salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked and drained macaroni. Cover and cook on low 5 minutes.
3. 3 Serve warm.

By Dianne VanHuss

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• tuna
• cream of chicken soup
• cheddar cheese
• fried onion

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• processed cheese
• cheddar cheese
• heavy cream
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• cream of mushroom soup
• milk
• cheddar cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• bacon
• pasta sauce
• black pepper
• egg
• heavy cream
• milk
• nutmeg
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. 2 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.
3. 3 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Stir in pasta sauce, black pepper and cooked pasta. Spread mixture in prepared dish.
4. 4 In a medium bowl, combine eggs, cream, milk and nutmeg and stir until smooth. Pour gently over macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, until set and golden brown.

By Kylie Elizabeth

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• butter
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• milk
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more.
2. 2 Add milk and macaroni to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. 3 Mix in cheese, and stir until cheese melts.

By George Couch

Ingredients

• ✓ macaroni
• cheese
• turkey sausage
• onion
• bell pepper
• basil

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