Best 7 Sour Cream Cheddar Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy and flavorful experience of Sour Cream Cheddar Macaroni Salad! With its perfect balance of tangy sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese, this delightful dish is a must-have for any summer gathering or potluck. This easy-to-make salad is made with cooked macaroni, celery, onion, bell pepper, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a luscious dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and cheddar cheese.

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SOUR CREAM CHEDDAR PASTA SALAD



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A creamy sour cream pasta salad with cheddar cheese. A perfect barbecue side dish recipe or any time you need a macaroni salad to serve with dinner.

Provided by Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h32m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Cellentani pasta, elbow or jumbo elbow macaroni
1/4 cup finely diced red pepper
1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1 cup mayonnaise ((Hellman's or Duke's))
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta following the directions on the box.
  • Drain the pasta well. Rinse under cold water until the pasta is cool to touch. Leave the pasta draining in the colander.
  • In a small bowl mix the sugar and vinegar until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and milk mixing well. Add the vinegar and sugar mixture to the large mixing bowl with the mayo mixture. Mix or whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the well drain and cold pasta into the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss with a large spoon until the pasta is evenly coating with the dressing.
  • Add the diced vegetables and shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the bowl. Toss until the vegetables and cheese are evenly mixed in with the pasta.
  • Salt the salad and mix well.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 350 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 270 mg, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, UnsaturatedFat 16 g

CREAMY CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD



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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

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



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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.

SOUR CREAM MACARONI SALAD



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"This make-ahead macaroni salad never fails to stay moist," says Rita Morris of Gastonia, North Carolina. "I double the recipe for potluck dinners."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
3/4 cup diced green pepper
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt or salt-free seasoning blend
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add green pepper, pickle relish, pimientos and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEDDAR-MACARONI SALAD



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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 MACARONI SALAD



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I have looked all over for a great macaroni salad; this one is it! It's easy and is a huge hit at every function I take it to. The sauce for this is a great creamy sauce. I like my salads to have a lot of creamy dressing, so I always make an extra half batch of the wet mix and add it as necessary to get the salad more wet because the pasta soaks up the sauce.

Provided by Mandy Franke

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup finely chopped carrots

Steps:

  • Mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and evaporated milk in a large salad bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy; stir in seasoning mix until well blended. Mix macaroni, onion, green, red, and yellow bell pepper, celery, and carrots into the dressing until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, sharp cheddar cheese, and tangy sour cream will make all the difference.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente so that it retains a slight bite.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or chopped vegetables for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Sour cream cheddar macaroni salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and BBQs. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking by adding different ingredients or adjusting the amount of dressing. With its creamy, tangy, and cheesy flavor, sour cream cheddar macaroni salad is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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