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Category: Elbow macaroni

“Pasta Perfection” – Dive into the world of elbow macaroni with our “Elbow Macaroni” category. These recipes range from the classic mac and cheese to innovative pasta salads and hearty bakes. ChampsDiet.com shows you how this simple pasta can be the foundation for a multitude of delicious, comforting dishes.

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Jody's Macaroni Salad
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Jody’s Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages macaroni noodles1 ripe tomatoes, diced1 small cucumbers, peeled,seeded,and diced1...

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Easy Elbow Macaroni Salad
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Easy Elbow Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 cup light mayonnaise, can use lowfat3 tablespoons low-fat milk2...

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K D Chili Macaroni and Cheese Con Chipotle
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

K D Chili Macaroni and Cheese Con Chipotle

Ingredients: 1 cup prepared macaroni and cheese ( KD)1/2-1 cup chili ( I use...

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Southern Macaroni and Cheese
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Southern Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 16 ounces large elbow macaroni1 lb cheddar cheese8 ounces monterey jack cheese8 ounces...

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Triple-Cheese Macaroni
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Triple-Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni2 eggs1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk1/4 cup...

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Inside out Ravioli
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Inside out Ravioli

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon salad oil1...

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Really Really Really
Elbow macaroniMain dishPenne

Really Really Really, Too Easy Kids Pasta

Ingredients: 500 g pasta1 (318 ml) cans condensed soup Directions: Boil pasta according to...

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Turkey Macaroni and Cheese Alfredo
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Turkey Macaroni and Cheese Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni ( 4 ounces)1 lb lean ground turkey3/4 teaspoon...

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Creamy Macaroni Salad
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Creamy Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb large elbow macaroni, cooked to desired tenderness 1/2 cup thinly sliced...

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Meatball Macaroni Bake
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Meatball Macaroni Bake

The Meatball Macaroni Bake is a delightful and hearty meal that combines the richness...

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Very Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
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Very Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced onions1 tablespoon oil3 1/2 cups cooked macaroni1 3/4 cups shredded...

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Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Tomatoes
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Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni1/2 teaspoon savory1/2 teaspoon white sugar3 green onions, thinly sliced1...

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Bare Cupboards Dinner Party Casseroles
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Bare Cupboards Dinner Party Casseroles

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola...

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Double Macaroni and Cheese
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Double Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded1 (12 ounce) packages...

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Chili Macaroni and Cheese
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Chili Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup green peppers, chopped1...

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Double Cheese and Macaroni
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Double Cheese and Macaroni

Ingredients: 2 cups dry elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour3 1/2 cups milk8 ounces...

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Pasta Loaf With Meat Sauce
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Pasta Loaf With Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shell pasta or 2 cups elbow macaroni ( 8 oz.)1...

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Macaroni Carbonara Supreme!
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Macaroni Carbonara Supreme!

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups macaroni noodles3 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs10 -13 slices bacon, strips1/4...

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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Bake
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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese9 tablespoons butter8 tablespoons...

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City Bakery Macaroni and Cheese
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City Bakery Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter ( plus extra for the baking dish)1/4 cup cornbread, crumbs...

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Lil' Twist on Macaroni and Cheese
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Lil’ Twist on Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup milk1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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A Different Macaroni Salad
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A Different Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup thousand island dressing1 tablespoon vinegar4 hard-boiled eggs ( separate the yolk...

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One Pot Goulash
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One Pot Goulash

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni ( i usually use shell or elbow)1 tablespoon oil1/2 cup...

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Very Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese
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Very Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked but cooled1 mozzarella string cheese1 cup cheddar...

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Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
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Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk2 eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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Bev's Macaroni and Cheese
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Bev’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper2 1/2...

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Mexican Pasta Salad With Salsa
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Mexican Pasta Salad With Salsa

Ingredients: 8 -12 ounces elbow macaroni1/8 teaspoon pepper1 -2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt3/4...

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Carolina Macaroni Salad
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Carolina Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni & cheese dinner mix1/4 cup butter1/4 cup...

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Budget Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Budget Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) package elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 dash...

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Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese
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Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups cottage cheese8 ounces...

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Macaroni and Cheese from John Legend
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Macaroni and Cheese from John Legend

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dishcoarse saltfresh ground black pepper3...

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Quick Tomato and Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Quick Tomato and Beef Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup onions, choppedsalt and pepper1 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes,...

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Creamy Macaroni Casserole
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Creamy Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups elbow macaroni ( uncooked)5 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed1 2/3 tablespoons...

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Creamy Baked Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 14 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken...

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Melt in Your Mouth Macaroni Salad
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Melt in Your Mouth Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons Dijon...

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Company Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Company Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages elbow macaroni6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided3...

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Bean and Macaroni Soup
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Bean and Macaroni Soup

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb fresh mushrooms,...

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Corned Beef
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Corned Beef, Cabbage, Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni, uncooked4 cups coarsely shredded cabbage2...

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Angela's Pasta Salad
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Angela’s Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni ( cooked, drained and cooled)6 ounces monterey jack cheese...

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Dad's Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese With a Kick
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Dad’s Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese With a Kick

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked1/4 cup hard butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4...

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Sweet Macaroni Salad
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Sweet Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni4 medium carrots, shredded1 large green peppers, chopped1...

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Turkey-Chili Mac
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Turkey-Chili Mac

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages elbow macaroni1 lb fresh ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions1/4...

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One Pan Beefy Mac
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

One Pan Beefy Mac

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, ground1 cup onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 cups water1 (13...

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My Favorite Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroniSaladsSide dishes

My Favorite Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon yellow mustard1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon saltpepper8...

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Best  Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroniPastaSalads

Best Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup butter1/4 cup milk1/2 cup...

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Meatballs
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen cooked italian meatballs2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni & cheese...

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Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese Beef Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese Beef Bake

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix3 tablespoons butter ( for...

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Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
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Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb dry macaroni noodles1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced ( or...

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Modern Minestrone
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Modern Minestrone

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups beef broth or 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth1 1/2 cups...

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Hot Dog Macaroni Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Hot Dog Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 4 hot dogs1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine4 cups...

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Just Macaroni  and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Just Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour2 cups half-and-half, hot1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 dash...

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Lower-Fat Macaroni and Cheese
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Lower-Fat Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2/3 cup cooked macaroni noodles1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup low-fat small-curd cottage...

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Mum's Monday Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Mum’s Monday Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup chopped onions1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 (19 ounce)...

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Aunt Lydia's German-style Baked Macaroni
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Aunt Lydia’s German-style Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni ( cooked & drained)1 lb sharp cheddar cheese (...

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Kinda Amish Macaroni Salad
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Kinda Amish Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise1/4 cup distilled white vinegar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard...

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Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2...

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Hamburger Baked Bean Hotdish
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Baked Bean Hotdish

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/2 lb ground beef1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1...

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Macaroni Cheddar Beef Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni Cheddar Beef Bake

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni & cheese dinner mix4 tablespoons margarine or...

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Tomato Macaroni Cheese
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Tomato Macaroni Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni4 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick1/2 lb bacon1/2 cup chopped...

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