Facebook0Pin0Reddit0Email0Print0 The Best Macaroni Salad has ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, and plenty of colorful veggies in a sweet and creamy dressing.My first macaroni salad memories are all about the one from Al’s Town and Country Market in Oxford, Wisconsin.My grandparents lived up there, and my grandpa would often grab a small plastic container and stash it in the fridge for our visits.

I just loved it.This macaroni salad reminds me of that one, except it’s even better.When it comes to macaroni salad, more is more.

This version has everything you think you want, and more that you didn’t know you needed.Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsThe Best Macaroni Salad RecipeRecipe ingredients Ingredient notes Elbow macaroni: Or substitute rotini, farfalle, penne, or any small other pasta.Cheese.Shredded cheese means less work for you, but cubes of diced cheese are great too.Ham.

Leftover ham works great; just dice it up into bite-sized pieces.Or buy an 8-ounce package of diced ham at the store.Broccoli: If you’d like to blanch the broccoli (optional), bring 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil.Add broccoli and cook until just tender and bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Drain and immediately plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking.Step-by-step instructions To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and salt and pepper to tas

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