Pimento Macaroni Salad Recipe 425 Food

PIMENTO CHEESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions suggest.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, Cheddar, chives, smoked paprika, garlic, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper together until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer the cooked macaroni directly to the large bowl with the cheese mixture and mix until everything is thoroughly combined. Fold in the red bell pepper and garnish with more smoked paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

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 MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Combine noodles, cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Fold in spices, pimentos, and green onions. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve!

CHRIS

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package. Remember to add salt to the water once it reaches a boil.
• Meanwhile, make the pimento cheese. Add the grated cheddar cheese, mayo, pickle and hot sauce to a food processor and blend well.
• When the pasta is done, drain the liquid. Add the hot pasta to a large bowl along with 3 tablespoon of pickle brine. Gently stir with a spatula to coat. After 5 minutes, add 2 more tablespoons of pickle brine and gently stir again. Let cool for at least 15 minutes.
• Add the pimento cheese sauce to the pasta. Gently toss with a spatula until each noodle is well coated in sauce. Taste. Add black pepper and more hot sauce if you like. Garnish with green onions or chives. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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.

BAKED MACARONI AND PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to the package; drain.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Whisk in flour gradually until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
• Gradually, whisk in the milk, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Cook,.
• while whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
• Add cheddar cheese and pimentos; cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
• Remove from heat and stir in pasta.
• In a baking dish with cooking spray (9-by-13 in.), spoon pasta mixture.
• In a bowl, add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly!

PIMENTO MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the ingredents. Pour dressing over the top; toss to coat evenly.

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.

OLD-FASHIONED PICNIC MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss together the warm pasta, oil, salt, and pepper; allow to cool, then add the onion, celery, pickles, and bell pepper; toss to blend.
• In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and celery seeds; pour half over the salad and toss to coat.
• **At this point, cover and refrigerate the salad and remaining dressing for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
• One hour before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator, add more dressing, if needed, and taste for salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with the paprika, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Variations--try adding any of these to the salad:.
• *2 cups frozen peas, defrosted.
• *2 cups smoked turkey or ham cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• *2 cups cherry tomatoes, whole, or cut in half.
• *2 cups pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped.
• *2 cups ranch dressing, in place of the mustard/mayonnaise combination; omit the celery seeds.
• *6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced.

PIMENTO CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop cheese, using a food processor. Add all other ingredients, except crackers and mix well. Add a small amount of crushed saltines crackers to lighten the cheese taste, if needed. Chill.

MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.
• Add macaroni and remaining ingredients.
• Toss well to coat.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 to 4 hours before serving.