Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad
Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad is a twist on a classic. If you love pimento cheese and are a fan of macaroni salad add this one to your recipe list. Great reciews on this one!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 eggs boiled and peeled
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 1 4 ounce jar chopped pimentos, drained
- 1 cup chopped green onions divided
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika divided
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil the eggs, peel and chop. Cook the macaroni according to package directions (I cook mine for 8 minuteand drain. Drain pimentos. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, macaroni, pimentos, 3/4 cup of the chopped green onions, celery seed, sugar, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of the smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar and mix all together with a spoon.
- Fold in the shredded cheese. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika on top of salad along with 1/4 cup of chopped green onions. Chill for several hours or overnight.
Notes
I boiled 7 eggs instead of six and used the extra one for garnish on top of the salad along with the extra onions and paprika.