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Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad

Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad: A Creamy Crowd-Pleaser

Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is a creamy and flavorful side dish, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Ziti Pasta cooked to al dente
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Mexican Crema
For the Freshness
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 1 small Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley optional
  • 1 medium Carrot grated
  • 1 cup Celery finely diced
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seed
  • 1/2 cup Diced Pimientos with liquid
For the Creamy Element
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese diced very small
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • grater
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the ziti pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Finely dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and celery. Combine in a mixing bowl.
  3. Grate and chop the carrot. Add to the vegetable mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and white sugar until smooth.
  5. Fold in parsley, then pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss until coated.
  6. Add the cooled ziti pasta to the veggie mixture and stir gently to combine.
  7. Fold in diced cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  8. Chill the salad for at least 4 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with parsley or lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for better flavor; customizable with various veggies and cheeses.

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