Macaroni Pie
HB-4166 · Hand-built original · Trinidadian
Macaroni Pie is a Trinidadian baked side dish centred on macaroni, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.
TrinidadianSide Dish1 hr 15 minServes 8832 kcal
Main ingredient: macaroni
Pairs well with: callaloo, stewed chicken
Servings:8quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow pasta
- 1 Tbsp salt for water to boil pasta in
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- black pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, garlic, onion powder, ketchup, mustard and black pepper.
- Drain the pasta, return it to the pot, add the butter and mix well. Add 1 lb of the cheese and mix until combined, then add the egg and milk mixture and stir again.
- Grease a 9x13 or 2 quart casserole dish and pour in the mixture. Top with the other half of the cheese.
- Bake until golden brown, about 35-45 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool, cut into squares and serve.
Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 1 hour · Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
832 kcalCalories
41 gProtein
55 gCarbs
50 gFat
28 gSaturates
2 gFibre
11 gSugars
1790 mgSodium
191 mgCholesterol