Cheddar-Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Cheddar-Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain macaroni and rinse with.
2
cold water. Drain again.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheese, celery, green bell pepper, peas, and onion. Stir gently to combine.
4
For dressing: Mix mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, milk, pickle.
5
relish, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss dressing with macaroni mixture.
6
Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. If necessary, stir in a small amount of additional milk.

259

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup elbow macaroni, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, cubed, 1 stalk celery, sliced, 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheddar-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.

Cheddar-Macaroni Salad

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