Description
Creamy Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is the ultimate comfort food, blending the rich creaminess of sour cream and sharp cheddar with crunchy vegetables for a delightful dish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, this salad is easy to prepare and even better when chilled. Each bite delivers a satisfying combination of flavors and textures that will leave everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the green onions, celery, and red bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the pasta is cool, mix it into the dressing along with the chopped vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese. Fold gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg