Ida Mae's MACARONI SALAD
Why I Love This Recipe
I was given this recipe in high school, and have tweaked it to my heart's content. Watch out---It doesn't last long.
Ingredients You'll Need
12 ounce package of small shell macaroni (any macaroni would work)
diced Cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups diced celery
diced, fried bacon
1 can of peas, drained
piece of green pepper, diced
salt & pepper to taste
thinned Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and cool.
Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate a few hours to blend flavors.
NOTE: Taste salad after a few hours. May need to salt, pepper, add more mayonnaise, etc.
VARIATIONS:
I have altered this recipe a variety of ways, depending on what I have in the house.
~~ Ham instead of bacon
~~ 1/2 to 3/4 bag of frozen peas instead of can of peas (pour on hot macaroni in colander---the macaroni cools, the peas thaw). Then add remaining ingredients.
~~ Add mustard, honey mustard, parsley flakes, dried onion, etc. to mayonnaise mixture