Moms cheesy macaroni salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. This salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese, or it can be made from scratch. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOM'S BEST MACARONI SALAD
This is, by far, the best macaroni salad I've ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, and it is so pretty with all of the multi-colored veggies. Be ready for this to disappear before you put it on the table! I have six children, and it is all I can do to keep them from nibbling on it while I'm mixing it up!
Provided by Renee Chase
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 205.4 mg, Sugar 21.7 g
THE WORLDS BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD
I usually don't measure and I usually make this for big family gatherings. So Take away from the recipe as you see fit. I get a whole lot of complements on this salad and I enjoy it myself. The bacon bits add crunch and taste.
Provided by Christina M
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 10-13 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil macaroni.
- Dice onion.
- Cut olives/cheese/eggs (eggs in big chunks).
- When macaroni is done, drain and rinse until mac is cool.
- Add all ingredients at one at a time stirring in between.
- Add mayo; stir--add mayo; stir.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 972.6, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 20.7
MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy Velveeta mac and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD
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
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
MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
Tender pasta is smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a down-home casserole that always satisfies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
- In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
MOM'S CHEESY MACARONI SALAD
Make and share this Mom's Cheesy Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Martina
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on package.
- Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine green onions, celery, green pepper, and if desired eggs.
- Add macaroni dinner.
- Toss lightly to combine.
- In a seperate bowl, combine sweet relish, mustard, and salad dressing.
- Stir to mix thoroughly.
- Add to macaroni and vegetable mixture.
- Toss lightly.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss lightly, but thoroughly together.
- Chill for 4-6 hours.
CHEESY MACARONI SALAD
Start with mac and cheese and add some hard-cooked eggs, mayo and chopped veggies for this Cheesy Macaroni Salad. Voila! A fabulous Cheesy Macaroni Salad that will have folks hovering around the buffet.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix Cheese Sauce Mix and mayo in large microwaveable bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 20 sec.; stir.
- Rinse macaroni; drain well. Add to mayo mixture; stir to evenly coat.
- Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing will make all the difference in your macaroni salad.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: You don't want the macaroni to be mushy, so cook it until it is just tender.
- Chill the macaroni salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: You can add a variety of mix-ins to your macaroni salad, such as chopped ham, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or diced celery and onion.
- Experiment with different dressings: If you don't like mayonnaise, you can try making a macaroni salad with a different dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a yogurt-based dressing.
Conclusion:
Macaroni salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, and it is always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give macaroni salad a try!
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