Deviled Egg Pasta Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Components

01 - Peeled hard-boiled eggs (6 total)
02 - Small-cut macaroni pasta (8 ounces, or your favorite shape)
03 - Crispy bacon, crumbled (¼ cup, about 2-3 slices when chopped)

→ Fresh Vegetables

04 - Chopped red onion (2 tablespoons)
05 - 2 tablespoons of finely diced celery
06 - Diced green onion (2 tablespoons)
07 - One grated clove of garlic

→ Dressing

08 - ¾ cup of mayo
09 - 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
10 - Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
11 - ½ teaspoon of salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - Optional paprika to sprinkle on top

# Instructions:

01 - Boil pasta following package directions, rinse with cold water after draining, and move to a big mixing bowl.
02 - Separate yolks from egg whites. Dice the whites and toss into your bowl. Mash yolks with a fork, then add them too.
03 - Toss the pasta and eggs with the green onion, red onion, celery, and crispy bacon pieces.
04 - Whisk mayo, mustard, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a smaller bowl.
05 - Mix the dressing into your salad, stirring until everything’s across-the-board coated. Taste it and tweak the seasonings. Top with more green onions or a dash of paprika if you like.

# Notes:

01 - This can be prepped a day early if kept in the fridge.
02 - Store any leftovers in an airtight container. Good for up to 3 days.
03 - Great for backyard barbecues or summer events.
04 - Feel free to pick any small pasta shape instead of macaroni.