Bestemor'S Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Bestemor'S Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni (shells or salad macaroni); 1 lb thick cut bacon; 1 can peas; exact proportions are not important; bell pepper (any); green onions; celery; parsley; sharp white cheddar; mayonnaise; salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb macaroni (shells or salad macaroni)
1 lb thick cut bacon
1 can peas
exact proportions are not important
bell pepper (any)
green onions
celery
parsley
sharp white cheddar
mayonnaise
salt and freshly ground pepper

1
cook macaroni in boiling salted water until slightly underdone. drain in colander and rinse with cold water to cool the macaroni down quickly
2
pour one can peas over the cooled macaroni in the colander
3
fry bacon until crisp and not overdone ( drain on paper towel and cut into small pieces when cool enough)
4
finely dice bell pepper, celery, slice and dice green onion including tops, chop parsley, finely dice cheddar.
5
place all above ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add mayonnaise (enough to moisten) and mix. The flavor can be enhanced by adding some freshly squeezed lemon juice.
6
refrigerate covered to allow flavors to meld. You need enough mayo to move into the macaroni and keep the salad moist but not so much that the salad is wet.
7
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb macaroni (shells or salad macaroni), 1 lb thick cut bacon, 1 can peas, exact proportions are not important, and more.

Yes, Bestemor'S Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bestemor'S Macaroni Salad

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