Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad 🥚🍝

The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Side Dish!

This creamy, tangy macaroni salad combines the best flavors of deviled eggs with tender pasta for a potluck superstar that always disappears first! Perfect for Easter, BBQs, picnics, or any gathering—it’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and totally addictive.

📋 Ingredients (Serves 10-12)

Main Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled & peeled
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni (or small shells)

Creamy Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s for best flavor!)
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 tsp sugar (balances the tang!)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For Crunch & Freshness

  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
  • (Optional: ¼ cup red onion or pickle relish for extra zing!)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Eggs & Pasta

  1. Hard-boil eggs: Cover eggs in cold water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat & let sit 12 mins. Cool, peel, and chop.
  2. Cook pasta al dente (about 7-8 mins). Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.

2️⃣ Make the Dressing

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together:
  • Mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper.

3️⃣ Assemble the Salad

  1. Fold in cooled pasta, chopped eggs, and celery gently.
  2. Chill 2+ hours (overnight is best for flavors to meld!).

4️⃣ Serve & Garnish

  1. Sprinkle with extra paprika before serving.

🔥 Pro Tips for Success

✅ Creamier texture? Mash 2-3 egg yolks into the dressing first.
✅ Extra tang? Add 1 tsp pickle juice or ½ tsp horseradish.
✅ Make ahead: Keeps 3-4 days in the fridge (tastes even better!).
✅ Gluten-free? Use GF pasta—it works great!

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • With: Pulled pork sandwiches, grilled chicken, or burgers.
  • Garnish: Extra chopped eggs, chives, or crispy bacon bits.
  • Potluck tip: Double the recipe—it goes fast!

🌿 Nutritional Info (Per Serving, 1 cup)

  • Calories: ~320
  • Protein: 10g
  • Carbs: 25g
  • Creamy goodness: 18g fat

🎉 Why This Salad Is a Winner

✔ All the deviled egg flavor in every bite
✔ Creamy + crunchy texture perfection
✔ Feeds a crowd with minimal effort

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