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Bacon and Egg Macaroni Salad
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- SERVES
- 10
- CHILL TIME
- 1 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
We have given popular macaroni salad a homemade makeover by adding the smoky flavor of bacon and the heartiness of chopped eggs. Team our Bacon and Egg Macaroni Salad with any of your picnic or cookout favorites and get ready for raves.
What You'll Need:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
What To Do:
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni over high heat 7 to 9 minutes, or just until tender. Drain, rinse, and let cool.
- Place macaroni in a large bowl, add remaining ingredients, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You may substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon.
- Try our recipe for Good Ol' Southern Deviled Eggs. We can't get enough of 'em!
- For foolproof instructions on how to make hard boiled eggs, click here.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 10
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 513
- Calories from Fat 268
- Total Fat 30g 46 %
- Saturated Fat 6.0g 30 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 20g 40 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 191mg 64 %
- Sodium 1,173mg 49 %
- Total Carbohydrates 39g 13 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
- Sugars 2.2g 0 %
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kmcartoonity 6207274
Aug 29, 2018
At first I thought this dish was a little strange since it combined breakfast items with a lunch / dinner side dish. I tried it and ended up loving it! The rich and savory flavors of the bacon and eggs really kicks a regular humdrum thing up a big notch! I might try using up some of my extra green onions in this salad for an extra little pop of green!
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doloreseleeson 3927811
Sep 03, 2016
I like to take this a step further and add a bit of mustard to make it Bacon, Deviled Egg, Macaroni salad. It's so good!
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orea15
Mar 25, 2015
I have tried cooking and peeling hard boiled eggs with this technique (and every other suggestion I could find!) without success. I finally found my answer Cook them in the pressure cooker! You can purchase a safe, modern electric one relatively cheap if you shop around. They peel like a dream! I'd buy a PC for this if for nothing else, but I use it a lot. I can't wait to try this recipe! Maybe tonight.
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Member 3561053
Mar 31, 2015
How long do you cook them in your pressure cooker? I didn't know you could do that. I would be afraid the eggs would explode?
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orea15
Mar 31, 2015
It's really very safe. You can do an Internet search for the technique and get several kits. This is a good site http//www.hippressurecooking.com/cracked-soft-medi == um-and-hard-boiled-eggs-in-the-pressure-cooker/
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doloreseleeson 3927811
Sep 03, 2016
Oh it's less complicated to just boil the eggs.
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Member 2025913
Aug 08, 2014
This will be my new favorite pasta salad. Very creamy and flavorful.
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roseirishrose54 5892311
Sep 06, 2013
Wondering why the majority of the recipes with pasta tell you to rinse it after cooking. I always thought that was a no no. Mr Food help please???
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Test Kitchen Team
Sep 09, 2013
Great question! The reason you rinse after cooking is typically to remove the excess starch so the pasta doesn't get sticky. However, there are some recipes that tell you not to rinse the pasta because the extra starch will help with that particular sauce. A good rule of thumb is to follow directions for each recipe.
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avett
May 29, 2014
You always rinse pasta with cold water when using it for a cold salad. Rinsing it stops the cooking process and helps it cool off quickly.
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Dawn 5077626
Feb 04, 2013
I always add a touch of dry mustard and some sweet relish to give it a slight tangy flavor. If you want to add a little splash of color, top with a diced tomato :)
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grannyblu
Jul 03, 2012
This is a good basic reipe what it needs is not BEANS this is a macaroni salad recipe I add about 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing and about 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Splenda ( can use sugar we r trying to cut down on our sugar again) cubed cucumbers radishes ,tomatoes added make a colorful flavorful salad and u get some veggies & bulk in!
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avett
May 29, 2014
Your comment would make more sense if you used complete sentences and punctuation instead of just running words together.
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curious1
Sep 24, 2014
Why do some people think they have to be smart alects (am being nice there)? grannyblu's comment made sense
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tinysnickers 2712799
Jan 31, 2015
SORRY, THE LIKE WAS FOR GRANNYBLU NOT AVETT. AVETT, YOU NEED TO CHILL AND TRY TO BE MORE CONSIDERATE TO PEOPLE FEELINGS. WHAT YOU SAID WAS NO NICE! SHAME ON YOU -(
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judiu
Jul 02, 2012
Sub 1/2 cup sour cream for 1/2 cup of mayo .
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Member 8972973
Apr 11, 2012
I made this Bacon and Egg Macaroni Salad with our Easter dinner and my husband and I both enjoyed it. I used turkey bacon to cut back on the saturated fat and cholesterol. I will be making this through the summer months when we have our summer salads and cold fried chicken.
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enolac 6246586
Apr 07, 2012
I made this salad for Easter. YUK, something is missing it is very tasteless
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Member 8972973
Apr 11, 2012
You may be used to your macaroni salad and most of us use relish in our salads. I noticed a difference in the taste myself, but it helps to let it set in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to combine together.
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bac
Apr 06, 2012
Well, this is embarassing!! I thought I put that ingredient in the comment BUT guess not!!! Anyway, the missing addition was a can of dark red kidney beans. Sorry for the mess-up. You might also want to try some coarsely minced "Ancient Sweet Red Pepper" instead of the beans.
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ecmacshane 0503637
Apr 05, 2012
i'm joining the "guess what's in rons can" game....i think he added some kind of bean, black, pinto, maybe kidney bean
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pooh2tig 0767007
Apr 04, 2012
Fess up Ron. The suspense is killing us!
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fancyfree13 9998003
Apr 04, 2012
Oh Ron..............is this a belated April Fools joke???????
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pooh2tig 0767007
Apr 04, 2012
Will somebody please tell what's in the can?
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mvtap 0015548
Apr 04, 2012
I watched the "how to boil eggs" segment today. I do the same thing, however I put the ice cubes in the pan with the eggs after draining them and the shake the pan quickly and the shells will crack and are then very easy to peel off.
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edailey64 0195283
Apr 04, 2012
add a can of what, ron??????????????? corn? pimentoes?
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nikkibirdsell 0197820
Apr 04, 2012
ron, 1 can of what? Peas, maybe? Mushrooms? Am curious.
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bac
Apr 04, 2012
This is an excellent blend of flavors and so easy to make. I've always added 1 can, drained & rinsed to my macaroni salad so I did the same to this one the second time around -- even more added flavor as well as color.
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jenni08
Apr 04, 2012
I'm sorry, you've always added 1 can of what?
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