Moms Cheesy Macaroni Salad Recipes

MOM'S BEST MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

THE WORLDS BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil macaroni.
• Dice onion.
• Cut olives/cheese/eggs (eggs in big chunks).
• When macaroni is done, drain and rinse until mac is cool.
• Add all ingredients at one at a time stirring in between.
• Add mayo; stir--add mayo; stir.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
• Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
• In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
• Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.

MOM'S CHEESY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on package.
• Let cool.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine green onions, celery, green pepper, and if desired eggs.
• Add macaroni dinner.
• Toss lightly to combine.
• In a seperate bowl, combine sweet relish, mustard, and salad dressing.
• Stir to mix thoroughly.
• Add to macaroni and vegetable mixture.
• Toss lightly.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss lightly, but thoroughly together.
• Chill for 4-6 hours.

CHEESY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix Cheese Sauce Mix and mayo in large microwaveable bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 20 sec.; stir.
• Rinse macaroni; drain well. Add to mayo mixture; stir to evenly coat.
• Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour.