Description
The ultimate side dish! Our Classic Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad elevates standard pasta salad by mashing yolks into a creamy base, then folding in chopped whites. Tangy, rich, and textural perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta immediately and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool completely. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Prepare the eggs by carefully separating the yolks from the whites. Finely chop the egg whites and set them aside. Place the yolks into a medium bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork until smooth, ensuring no large lumps remain.
- Step 3: Create the deviled egg dressing by combining the mashed yolks with the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped celery, salt, and black pepper. Stir this mixture vigorously until it is creamy and uniform in texture. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Step 4: Gently fold the chopped egg whites and the chilled, cooked macaroni into the yolk dressing mixture. Use a spatula to ensure the pasta is fully coated, taking care not to break up the egg whites too much.
- Step 5: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the Classic Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad for at least 3 to 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, give it one final stir, garnish with a light dusting of smoked paprika, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the coldest part of your refrigerator and enjoy within 3 days; if left at room temperature for over two hours, discard immediately.
- As a chilled, mayonnaise-based salad, this dish should never be warmed; always serve it cold for the optimal texture and food safety.
- Elevate your presentation by serving the salad in a clear glass bowl, allowing the creamy texture and chopped egg whites to shine at your next picnic or cookout.
- Achieving the right texture is key: mash those hard-boiled yolks until they are completely lump-free before introducing the mayonnaise to guarantee the creamiest deviled egg dressing foundation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 460
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 2g