Deviled Egg Macaroni (Printer-Friendly)

Deviled egg macaroni with tangy dressing and crunchy mix-ins. Ideal for any gathering.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces elbow macaroni

→ Dressing

02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons mustard (Dijon, honey, or grainy preferred)
04 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
05 - 1/4 cup sour cream
06 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 6 large hard boiled egg yolks, mashed

→ Salad Mix-ins

10 - 6 large hard boiled egg whites, chopped
11 - 2 ribs celery, finely diced
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
13 - 1/3 cup sweet pickles, diced

→ Optional Garnish

14 - Paprika or smoked paprika for garnish

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in mashed egg yolks until smooth.
03 - Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in chopped egg whites, celery, red onion, and pickles until evenly distributed.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
06 - Sprinkle with paprika or smoked paprika just before serving. Keep chilled until ready to eat.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Chilling the salad for a few hours allows flavors to meld and improves texture.
02 - Substitute diced bell peppers for celery if desired for a different kind of crunch.
03 - Red wine vinegar or white vinegar can be used in place of apple cider vinegar.