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PIMENTO BACON MACARONI SALAD

Pimento Bacon Macaroni Salad would be the perfect side dish to add to your Labor Day cook-out.  This macaroni salad has a southern flair with the combination of a pimento cheese base, bacon and a little heat from the diced jalapenos.
Course Salad, Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword Pimento Bacon Macaroni Salad, Macaroni Salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 612kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 4oz jar pimentos, drained
  • 1/2 jalapeno diced
  • 1 1/2-2 cups mayonnaise
  • 5 slices bacon cooked crisp

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni as directed on box in salted water. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese, pimentos, jalapeno, and mayonnaise. Add 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise to start with. After adding the macaroni, if more is needed to make it creamy, add more at this time. Combine ingredients well.
  • Add the drained macaroni to pimento cheese mixture. Chop the bacon (save 1 Tablespoon back) and add also. Stir all ingredients well to combine.
  • Place into a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved bacon. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve,

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.