Cheddar Sour Cream Mix (Print-Friendly Version)
Smooth pasta with sharp cheddar, sour cream, veggies, and celery spice.
# Ingredients List:
→ Cheese
01 -
454 g sharp cheddar, chopped small
→ Seasonings
02 -
2 teaspoons celery seed
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2 teaspoons celery salt
→ Pasta
04 -
454 g ziti pasta
→ Dressing
05 -
60 ml sour cream
06 -
2 teaspoons white sugar
07 -
360 ml mayo
→ Vegetables
08 -
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
09 -
1 large carrot, grated and chopped fine
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1 medium red onion, chopped finely
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1 bunch fresh parsley, minced (optional)
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1 red bell pepper, chopped small
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2 tablespoons diced pimientos with juice
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
You can eat it right away or cover and cool it in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours or even overnight. The taste gets better with time.
02 -
Gently mix the chopped cheddar cheese in so it spreads through everything.
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Mix the cooked and drained pasta with the dressed veggies carefully so everything’s coated. Taste and add more celery salt if you want.
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Let the veggie mix sit for about 15 minutes so flavors can come together nicely.
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If you want, chop the fresh parsley and gently mix it into the veggies.
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Beat sour cream, mayo, and sugar together until smooth.
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Grate the carrot then chop the shreds smaller for even pieces. Mix it into the veggie bowl.
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Put the red onion, bell pepper, and celery in a big bowl. Sprinkle celery salt and celery seed on top. Add the pimientos with their liquid and stir well.
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Cook the ziti pasta following the package until it's firm but not hard. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
# Helpful Hints:
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You can play with how much celery salt and seed you use to suit your taste.
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If you don’t have sour cream, Mexican crema works fine instead.
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Letting this cool in the fridge for a few hours or overnight helps the flavors get richer.