Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad Food

PIMENTO CHEESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the eggs, peel and chop. Cook the macaroni according to package directions (I cook mine for 8 minuteand drain. Drain pimentos. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, macaroni, pimentos, 3/4 cup of the chopped green onions, celery seed, sugar, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of the smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar and mix all together with a spoon.
• Fold in the shredded cheese. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika on top of salad along with 1/4 cup of chopped green onions. Chill for several hours or overnight.

PIMENTO CHEESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
• Combine cooled pasta with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Cover and chill before serving.

PIMENTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni and drain well. Rinse with cold water.
• Mix in the rest of the ingredients, paprika actually goes in salad.
• Feel free to use more or less of any item to make the dish to your liking.
• Chill for at least 1 hour.

PIMENTO MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring often, until golden and toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Melt remaining 8 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add flour and paprika, stir well, and cook until vegetables are coated, about 1 minute.
• While whisking, carefully stream in the milk until smooth and incorporated. Bring to a simmer while continuing to whisk. Simmer, whisking often, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and pimentos, and stir until the cheese is completely melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly. Evenly sprinkle the toasted panko on top. Bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then serve.

PIMENTO-CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss pasta with cheese in large bowl.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except chives until blended.
• Add mayo mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with chives.