Macaroni Pie

Name: Macaroni Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni; 2 tsp salt; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 12 oz evaporated milk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Trinidad's beloved baked macaroni pie is denser and more custardy than American mac and cheese, held firm with egg and layered with cheddar in every bite.

65 minEasyServes 6430 cal/serving

TrinidadianSideOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

16 oz elbow macaroni
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz evaporated milk
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp yellow mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
2

Cook 16 oz elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3

Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion and cook 3 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
4

In a large bowl, whisk together 12 oz evaporated milk, 2 beaten large eggs, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 2 tsp salt.
5

Stir the cooked macaroni, sauteed onion mixture, and two-thirds of the 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the egg-milk mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
6

Spread the remaining sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
7

Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and the center is firm. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Macaroni Pie at?

For Macaroni Pie, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 45 minutes, in step 7.

What should Macaroni Pie look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until the top is golden and the center is firm.

How hot is Macaroni Pie?

Moderately. The heat in Macaroni Pie comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Macaroni Pie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 12 oz evaporated milk, 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and 2 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Macaroni Pie?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 430 calories, with 18 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 820 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Macaroni Pie?

Refrigerate what is left of Macaroni Pie within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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