Best 8 Cheddar And Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Cheddar and macaroni salad is a classic side dish that can be enjoyed at any gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. This article will provide you with the best recipe for cheddar and macaroni salad, so you can impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR-MACARONI SALAD



Cheddar-Macaroni Salad image

This is from Better Homes and Gardens. I love macaroni salad, but cheese makes everything better! :) Prep/cook time does not include chilling time. Can easily be doubled for larger get togethers.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup elbow macaroni
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain macaroni and rinse with.
  • cold water. Drain again.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheese, celery, green bell pepper, peas, and onion. Stir gently to combine.
  • For dressing: Mix mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, milk, pickle.
  • relish, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss dressing with macaroni mixture.
  • Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. If necessary, stir in a small amount of additional milk.

CREAMY CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD



Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad image

This Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad is the perfect summer pasta salad. It's loaded with peppers, celery, onions, chunks of cheddar cheese and elbow noodles, all covered in a tangy sour cream dressing.

Provided by Jo-Anna Rooney

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups of cooked elbow noodles (about 2 cups dried)
1 bell pepper cut into small chunks
2 celery sticks cut into small chunks
2 tbsp chopped red onion
1/2 - 3/4 cup cheddar cheese chunks
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water.
  • Blend together the mayo, mustard, sour cream, vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the noodles and chopped vegetables, then toss with the dressing.
  • Let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (1 hour or more is best).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 548 calories, Sugar 4.8 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Fat 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg

CHEDDAR AND MACARONI SALAD



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This is a good make-ahead side dish for a summer dinner.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup macaroni
¾ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Rinse macaroni under cold water, and drain again.
  • Combine pasta with cheese, vegetables, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish. Chill for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD



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The vinegar and cheese help to make this a unique macaroni salad.

Provided by Sally Dickson

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups macaroni
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
8 cherry tomatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
  • Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 354.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

HAM AND CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD



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I made this on a Sunday to keep in the fridge for DH to grab for dinner during the week because it was too hot to cook! He loved it and ate the whole big bowl! Its more of a main dish pasta salad. Try it I think you'll like it!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Ham

Time 28m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb boiled ham (thick sliced) or 1/2 lb baked ham (thick sliced)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (I cook it al dente)
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dice ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Combine ham and cheese with macaroni, celery, onion and pickle.
  • Mix mayonnaise and mustard,Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Then stir into macaroni mixture, mixing well.
  • Chill well until ready to serve, several hours for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 863.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 11.9

QUICK MACARONI SALAD



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You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in macaroni and peas. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SOUR CREAM CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Sour cream Cheddar macaroni Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by sheilaolim

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 oz pkg med. shell macaroni
2 c. cubed cheddar cheese
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. sour cream
1 c. salad dressing or mayonnaise
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sweet relish
1 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
4 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. celery salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In large pan cook macaroni in a large amount of boiling salted water until tender, drain, cool until room temperature. Toss with cheese, celery, green pepper and onion. Combine sour cream, salad dressing or mayonnaise, add milk, stir in relish, vinegar, mustard, salt. Toss with macaroni mixture. Cover and chill several hours.

DUNKLEY'S FAMOUS MACARONI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

One 16-ounce package salad macaroni (or ditali pasta)
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup red onion, diced
1 cup yellow or white onion, diced
1 cup medium Cheddar, diced
1 cup Swiss cheese, diced
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
1 cup dill pickles, diced
1 cup salami, diced
One 6-ounce can large pitted black olives, drained (or 1 cup diced or sliced)
1 to 2 tablespoons Lowry's garlic salt
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried horseradish
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
One 3-ounce jar diced pimentos, rinsed and drained
1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Add 2 quarts of water to a medium stockpot and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until it is al dente, approximately 9 minutes. Do not overcook the pasta or it will fall apart when the salad is tossed together. Rinse macaroni until cool. Drain well and let it dry out slightly.
  • Add pasta to a large bowl. Carefully fold in celery, onion, Cheddar, Swiss cheese, Parmesan, dill pickles, salami, and black olives. Refrigerate the mixture, uncovered, overnight (or refrigerate for at least 2 hours).
  • Mix the Lowry's garlic salt, minced garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard and celery salt together. Add to salad. Fold in the pimentos. Fold in 1 cup of mayonnaise to start. Add up to a 1/2 cup more of mayonnaise if needed. Refrigerate again for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Chill the macaroni salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Add other ingredients to your liking, such as chopped celery, onion, or bell pepper.
  • Serve the macaroni salad as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Cheddar and macaroni salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. It is a simple and easy-to-make dish that can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender macaroni, cheddar and macaroni salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

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