Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad Recipes

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 PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on box. You'll want the pasta to be cooked al dente.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until well-mixed. Add more mayonnaise, if desired, for consistency.
• Cover + refrigerate before serving. Enjoy!

PIMENTO CHEESE JELL-O® SALAD

Steps:

• Stir lemon gelatin and boiling water in a bowl until gelatin has dissolved; set aside to cool.
• Stir crushed pineapple with juice and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a simmer. Set pineapple mixture aside to cool.
• Transfer cooled gelatin and pineapple mixture to a serving dish or mold; stir pimento cheese into mix until completely combined. Gently fold whipped topping into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate overnight.