Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad Recipes

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 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:

• 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.

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.