Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Keep warm.

Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat while pasta cooks. Cook bacon until crisp. Scoop bacon from pan, and transfer to a rack over paper towels. Remove excess bacon fat, leaving just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.

Sauté onion then garlic in the same pan until translucent. Add carrot, red bell pepper, string beans, and finally, corn, cooking each until just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl with macaroni.

Heat cream in the same pan over low heat. Add cream cheese, and stir until melted. Season with salt and ground pepper, to taste. Pour over macaroni, and toss with bacon to coat. Season to taste, and serve while warm.

Recipe originally published in the December 2016 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines.