Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad
Pimento cheese macaroni salad combines two Southern classic side dishes into one winning recipe. With only 20 minutes of hands prep, a handful of ingredients, and big flavors, this will be a hit at any potluck, picnic, or barbecue!
Servings: 8
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz box elbow noodles
- 1 12 oz tub pimento cheese
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 2.8 oz pkg real bacon bits
- 1 small bunch green onions thinly sliced
- salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Strain off all excess water, then transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.1 16 oz box elbow noodles
- Add the pimento cheese and mayonnaise to the mixing bowl, and stir until evenly combined with the pasta.1 12 oz tub pimento cheese, 1/2 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- Add the bacon bits and onion, stirring again until evenly incorporated. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.1 2.8 oz pkg real bacon bits, 1 small bunch green onions, salt & pepper
- Cover and chill for 1-2 hours, then serve.
Notes
- Don't like mayo? You can sub greek yogurt or sour cream.
- The pasta will soak up the sauce as it sits, so add more mayo if needed.
- Prefer a vegetarian pasta salad? Omit the bacon.
- Love bacon? Add extra!
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1894mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg