Ms Dawn Hill
@msd
Creamy Bacon Macaroni Salad
A delightful blend of crispy bacon, tender macaroni, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a creamy dressing that makes this salad a perfect side dish for any occasion.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
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Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 pound
- 1 (16 ounce) package
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 3, seeded and chopped
- 1, peeled and chopped
- 4, chopped
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Bacon Macaroni Salad.
Step 1
Start by cooking the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Let it sizzle until it’s perfectly crispy and golden brown. Once done, drain the bacon on paper towels, crumble it into bite-sized pieces, and set it aside to cool. This will add a delightful crunch to your salad!
Step 2
Next, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook it until al dente, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. This will help keep the pasta firm and prevent it from becoming mushy.
Step 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth and creamy. This dressing is the heart of your salad, so make sure it’s well combined!
Step 4
Now it’s time to bring everything together. Add the crumbled bacon, cooked macaroni, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, hard-cooked eggs, and celery to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in that luscious dressing. Take a moment to admire the colorful medley of ingredients!
Step 5
To finish, sprinkle the sliced green olives on top for an extra burst of flavor and a pop of color. Serve this creamy bacon macaroni salad chilled or at room temperature, and watch it disappear at your next gathering!