Macaroni Salad For 50 People Recipes

PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD

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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for a crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Today I made it for an event, and I decided to keep track of the measurements so that it could be shared with others who may need a large crowd pasta salad recipe. Hope you enjoy! Better when refrigerated overnight.

Provided by KLATIME

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 70

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 pounds garden rotini pasta
2 (16 ounce) packages steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
16 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 353.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MACARONI SALAD FOR 100

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Whenever I make this traditional pasta salad, hungry guests leave few leftovers. I've been relying on this classic recipe for years.-Marna Dunn, Bullhead City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

5 to 6 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
5 to 6 pounds macaroni, cooked and drained
3 pounds shredded cheddar cheese
2 bags (20 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
2 bunches celery, chopped (about 12 cups)
2 large onions, chopped (2 to 2-1/2 cups)
2 cans (5-3/4 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
DRESSING:
8 cups mayonnaise
1 bottle (8 ounces) Western or French salad dressing
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In several large bowls, combine the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients; pour over ham mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPAGHETTI FOR 50

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This gem is handwritten in the back of a 1948 cookbook I have entitled Recipes and Menus for Fifty by Frances Lowe Smith, revised by Florence P. Stoddard.

Provided by soloporfe

Categories Meat

Time 3h

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups salad oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped green peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 lbs ground beef
6 quarts canned tomatoes
1 quart tomato paste or 6 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 1/2 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 (8 ounce) packages thin spaghetti
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Put salad oil, onion, green pepper, and garlic in a good-sized pan. Cook over very slow heat about 5 minutes. Then add your meat and cook, this time over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is well browned. Now add your canned tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, sugar, and cayenne. Stir until well mixed. Let the sauce simmer, uncovered, over very slow fire about two hours.
Cook spaghetti according to the directions on package, rinsing in hot water when done. Drain thoroughly. Cover a good serving of spaghetti with meat sauce (about 3/4 of a cup). Sprinkle with cheese.

MACARONI SALAD FOR 50

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Make and share this Macaroni Salad for 50 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 lbs cooked ham, cubed
3 lbs macaroni, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed
6 cups chopped celery
1 large chopped onion
1 (5 3/4 ounce) can pitted sliced ripe olives
1 quart mayonnaise
4 ounces western brand salad dressing
1/8 cup vinegar
1/8 cup sugar
1/2 cup light cream
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Make dressing in a separate bowl.
Combine all ingredients and pour dressing over salad.
Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 314.7, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 13.8

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