Bacon and Macaroni Salad

Elevate classic macaroni salad with bacon! This easy, flavorful side, with its savory and refreshing flavors, is perfect for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 pound sliced bacon
• 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped celery
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup sliced green olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 3

Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add bacon, pasta, tomato, cucumber, eggs, and celery. Gently fold until mixture is evenly coated in dressing. Sprinkle with sliced olives and serve.