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Bruce made a macaroni salad taste like a bacon cheeseburger... and now he thinks he runs this kitchen. 😅🍔 Bruce's Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Salad is everything you love about a classic backyard burger in one creamy, flavor-packed side dish. Crispy bacon, seasoned ground beef, sharp cheddar, dill pickles, and his homemade burger sauce are tossed with tender macaroni for the ultimate 4th of July cookout recipe. Trust me... don't be surprised when Bruce's side dish steals the spotlight tomorrow. 📌 Save this for your 4th of July table 🇺🇸🍔 INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8–10 Salad - 1 pound elbow macaroni - 1 pound lean ground beef - 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed - 1 cup dill pickles, diced - ½ cup red onion, finely diced - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon onion powder - 1 teaspoon kosher salt - ½ teaspoon black pepper Burger Sauce Dressing - 1 cup mayonnaise - ¼ cup sour cream - 3 tablespoons ketchup - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard - 1 tablespoon pickle juice - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika - ½ teaspoon black pepper For Garnish - Extra bacon - Pickles - Green onions DIRECTIONS 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni until just al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool completely 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for 6–8 minutes until browned. Drain any excess grease, then season with yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let cool completely 3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth and creamy 4. Add the cooled macaroni, seasoned ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to come together 6. Before serving, top with extra bacon, diced pickles, and sliced green onions #4thofjuly #SummerRecipes #MacaroniSalad #ComfortFood