Bacon and Macaroni Salad

This recipe elevates classic macaroni salad with bacon. It's an easy, flavorful side, with savory and refreshing flavors. Perfect for BBQs or picnics.

• 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

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble; set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 3

Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add bacon, macaroni, eggs, tomato, cucumber, and celery; gently fold until evenly coated in dressing. Sprinkle with sliced olives; serve.