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Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad

Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad: A Comforting Southern Delight

Delight in the creamy, cheesy charm of Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad, a refreshing southern dish perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni Cook until al dente.
For the Cheeses
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1.5 cups Pepper Jack Cheese Shredded
For the Dressing
  • 2 cups Mayonnaise Add more if desired
For Flavor and Texture
  • 7 ounces Pimentos Drained
  • 8 slices Bacon Chopped
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • Kosher Salt To taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the Elbow Macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water for 7–9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, drained pimentos, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Before serving, stir again and adjust the creaminess by adding more mayonnaise if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for summer gatherings, and can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

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