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    Recipes » Salads » Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

    Jul 25, 2015 · Last updated: Sep 8, 2021 by Gina Dickson · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd | This is a simple and quick recipe is easy to make, giving the noodles about 15 minutes to cook then 10 to put it together. The peas and celery give it a crisp fresh flavor that is good for you. The result is a light summery pasta salad that everyone will enjoy.

    One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma's Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd.  It's summer time comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks. 

    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

    This is a simple and quick recipe that  is easy to make, chopping your ingredients while giving the noodles about 15 minutes to cook, then assemble in 5 minutes.  The peas and celery give it a crisp fresh flavor that is good for you.   The result is a light summery pasta salad that everyone will enjoy. 

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    It's perfect to take to a barbecue, a summer shindig, a lake day, a picnic, or for your family dinners. Best part is it's economical to make for a large crowd and it's always a sure hit!

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    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd | This is a simple and quick recipe is easy to make, giving the noodles about 15 minutes to cook then 10 to put it together. The peas and celery give it a crisp fresh flavor that is good for you. The result is a light summery pasta salad that everyone will enjoy.

    Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

    Gina Dickson

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    Course Salad
    Servings 18 side servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups elbow macaroni 1 lb box
    • 3 cups celery chopped into small pieces
    • 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
    • 8 hardboiled eggs chopped
    • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
    • 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2 cups frozen peas uncooked
    • 2 cups mayonnaise

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    • Cook macaroni al dente, firm to the bite. Drain and rinse in colander. Allow to drain for a few minutes.
    • Combine in a large bowl, celery, onion, relish, eggs, salt and peas
    • Gently fold in macaroni
    • Add a little more mayonnaise to if you like it creamier.
    • Cover and chill for at least on hour
    • Serve with cheese on top or stir in

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    1. victoria

      July 25, 2015 at 11:54 am

      A traditional favorite! I grew up eating this too and always enjoyed it. I see you are a native Hoosier. We lived there for many years and loved it. Thanks for sharing this great old recipe.

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      • Gina Marie

        July 25, 2015 at 12:58 pm

        My cooking reflects my Hoosier upbringing for sure. For New Years we have both sauerkraut and sausage and blackeyed peas, ham and greens.

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        • victoria

          July 26, 2015 at 9:28 pm

          We had sauerkraut and sausage on New Year's where I grew up too.

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    2. Jenny

      August 09, 2022 at 1:41 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious!

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      • Gina

        August 09, 2022 at 9:18 am

        Thanks, Jenny. This was an old recipe that was my husband's aunt's. They lived in northern Indiana, and it seemed to be a classic for a family picnic.

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