Description

This Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors, combining creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty seasonings. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or a weekend gathering, this dish brings comfort and joy to your table!

Ingredients

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12 oz. uncooked short pasta
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
8 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to remove any excess starch. Drain it again thoroughly and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Add the cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and pimento peppers to the bowl. Next, stir in the cooked pasta and half of the crumbled bacon.
Top the pasta salad with the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute the short pasta with any pasta of your choice.
For added flavor, use smoked bacon instead of regular bacon.
This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg