Creamy Macaroni Salad

This recipe for creamy pasta salad features tender macaroni pasta tossed in a creamy, seasoned sauce made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and evaporated milk.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
• 0.5 cup finely chopped celery
• 0.5 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes.

Step 2

While the macaroni is cooking, mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 3

Whisk mayonnaise, evaporated milk, and sour cream together in a large salad bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in seasoning mix until well blended.

Step 4

Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled. Drain again.

Step 5

Add macaroni, onion, celery, carrots, and bell peppers to the salad bowl; mix until well combined and coated with dressing.