Caribbean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Baked Macaroni Pie
60 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
A beloved Trinidad and Tobago dish, close to the traditional baked style served at home.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz / 340 g macaroni pasta
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Let’s make it
- Heat oven to 375 F / 190 C. Cook macaroni until just tender, then drain.
- Whisk milk, evaporated milk, eggs, butter, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese and macaroni.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until set and browned. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
This is an easy kid-friendly main or side; add diced vegetables if you like.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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