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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 02, 2023
This macaroni salad mixes the cooked egg yolks into the mayonnaise dressing to give it that classic deviled egg taste. If other veggies you like, such as sweet red pepper or carrots, are in your macaroni salad feel free to stir them in. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 6 hard-boiled large eggs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Dash smoked paprika

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely.
  2. Separate egg yolks from whites. Chop egg whites and set aside. For dressing, in a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, relish, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, egg whites, celery, onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat.
  3. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika and if desired, additional egg.
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad Tips

How should you hard-boil eggs for deviled egg macaroni salad?

There a several methods to boil eggs for this recipe. The conventional way involves boiling eggs in a saucepan in water on the stovetop. Or, you can make them in your Instant Pot, slow cooker, air fryer, or even cook them in the oven. Just make sure they have firm yolks.

What else can you add to deviled egg macaroni salad?

Customize deviled egg macaroni salad with tasty toppings such as pimentos, olives, cheese, chives, bacon, hot peppers and so much more. Check out some of our favorite deviled egg recipes for more inspiration.

Can you make deviled egg macaroni salad ahead of time?

You can make deviled egg macaroni salad ahead of time by cooking the macaroni and hard-boiling the eggs in advance (hard-boiled eggs can last in the fridge up to a week), and assembling with the rest of the ingredients when ready.

How long will leftover deviled egg macaroni salad last?

Leftover deviled egg macaroni salad will last in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. However, make sure not to leave it out at room temperature for longer than two hours—doing so may cause it to harbor harmful bacteria. Here's a primer on how long leftovers keep.

—Sammi DiVito, Taste of Home Assistant Editor

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 331 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

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