Description
Old Fashioned Lancaster County Amish Macaroni Salad is a classic dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. This creamy pasta salad is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, and picnics, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. With its rich dressing made from hard-boiled egg yolks and mustard, combined with crisp vegetables, this macaroni salad is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Its versatility means it can accompany grilled meats or stand alone as a refreshing side dish. Chill it overnight for enhanced flavor development, making it an ideal make-ahead option for busy hosts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (yolks separated from whites)
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup vinegar (white or cider)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- reserved hot pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until tender. Reserve 1/4 cup of hot pasta water before draining. Allow the pasta to cool.
- While the macaroni cooks, separate the yolks from the whites of the hard-boiled eggs. Dice the egg whites and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mash the egg yolks with yellow mustard, then mix in sugar, Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), evaporated milk, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni with chopped celery, grated carrot, diced onion, and reserved egg whites. Stir in a few tablespoons of reserved hot pasta water.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg