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Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad
NUTRITION · PER SERVING17M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 23%
CARBS 37G43% OF CAL
2G FIBER3G SUGAR31G OTHER
FAT 17G46% OF CAL
6G SAT12G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Macaroni salad loaded with crispy bacon, jalapeños, cheddar, and cream cheese dressing with lemon zest. Creamy, spicy, and crowd-pleasing. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings where comfort food wins.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 10- 1 lb dried elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 cup canned jalapeños, chopped (I prefer the mild version (can substitute with fresh chopped jalapeños as well))
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed small (or shredded) ((monterey jack or Colby jack are good as well))
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise ((I like to use the canola oil mayo for a less calorie dressing))
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- generous pinch of black pepper
- fresh parsley, minced (for garnish (optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 17M
CAL 17%·PRO 23%
CARBS 37G43% OF CAL
2G FIBER3G SUGAR31G OTHER
FAT 17G46% OF CAL
6G SAT12G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 7m
- Sodium
- 724mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 171mg
- Calcium
- 95mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 724MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.