My Favorite Macaroni Salad EVER! (TNT)
My Favorite Macaroni Salad EVER! (TNT) This is my now favorite pasta salad on the planet! Who knew something this simple and easy to put together could taste so good and feel so comfy (this is definitely "comfort" food so far as I'm concerned)! :-) Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 cup diced ham pieces 4 or 5 cooked bacon pieces, crumbled into small bits 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 TBS chopped celery 2 TBS shredded carrot 2 TBS chopped sweet onion (or green onion will work, too!) 2 TBS chopped roasted sweet peppers 6 TBS mayonnaise 6 TBS sour cream 1/2 TBS Dijon Mustard (or to taste) 1/4 tsp onion powder (or to taste) 1/4 tsp garlic powder (or to taste) 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) 1/8 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste) Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions, drain then rinse in cold water, and set aside. In a large bowl, combine ham, bacon, cheese, celery, carrot, onion, and peppers. In a another bowl