Cookbook:Macaroni Pie

Macaroni Pie
Category	Caribbean recipes
Servings	4
Energy	500 Cal
Time	45 minutes
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Cuisine | Caribbean cuisines | Cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago

Macaroni pie is a side dish that goes well with stewed chicken, callalloo or any stewed peas like pigeon peas or lentils. It can also be enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 package (225 grams / 8 oz) dried macaroni pasta
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups grated cheese
• 1½ cups evaporated milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
• 1 pat of unsalted butter, melted
• Breadcrumbs

Procedure

1. Boil macaroni in salted water until tender; drain.
2. Beat eggs until fluffy.
3. Combine macaroni, eggs, cheese, milk, onion, carrot, salt, white pepper, mustard, and butter.
4. Pour into a greased baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese and bread crumbs evenly on top.
5. Bake at 175°C (350°F) until firm (about 30 minutes). A fork or metal skewer should come out dry when you press it all the way through the pie.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Macaroni pie can be enhanced further by adding ingredients such as tomato, chopped herbs, minced beef, or roasted onions. Also try using a few varieties of cheese together.
• Usually best when the surface has browned to an even colour.