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Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Potluck Side Dish

A close-up of creamy deviled egg pasta salad tossed with elbow macaroni and sprinkled generously with paprika.
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You can combine the rich, tangy flavor of classic deviled eggs with tender macaroni in this easy, creamy pasta salad. This recipe is perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings, and it tastes even better when made ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 8 large eggs, hard-boiled
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • Paprika, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  2. Peel the hard-boiled eggs. Carefully slice the eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl. Place the egg whites on a plate and set aside.
  3. Mash the egg yolks thoroughly with a fork until they form fine crumbs.
  4. Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. This creates your deviled egg dressing.
  5. Chop the reserved egg whites into small, bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped egg whites, finely chopped celery, and finely chopped red onion.
  7. Pour the deviled egg dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Cover the bowl and chill the deviled egg pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to blend.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle the top of the salad generously with paprika for color and flavor.

Notes

  • You can prepare the hard-boiled eggs and the dressing up to one day in advance for faster assembly.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 4 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon to the salad mixture.
  • If you prefer a tangier dressing, increase the amount of mustard slightly.

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