Creamy Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 0.75 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups mayonnaise
• 1 can evaporated milk , 5 ounce
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 0.5 cups finely chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 cups finely chopped celery
• 0.5 cups finely chopped carrots

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes.

3. 3

   While the macaroni is cooking, mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk mayonnaise, evaporated milk, and sour cream together in a large salad bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in seasoning mix until well blended.

5. 5

   Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled. Drain again.

6. 6

   Add macaroni, onion, celery, carrots, and bell peppers to the salad bowl; mix until well combined and coated with dressing.