How to Make This Delicious Caribbean Dish "Macaroni Pie"

Macaroni pie is popular in the Caribbean.

Macaroni pie is a Caribbean dish that is eaten as a side dish or cut into small squares and served with toothpicks as an appetizer. It's a comfort food similar to macaroni and cheese and often found at wedding receptions and picnics.

Things You'll Need

• 14 ounce package elbow macaroni
• 2 cups milk, evaporated milk or half and half
• 4 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 3 ounces butter
• Half onion, grated
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 stalks scallion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
• 1 hot chili pepper, chopped, seeds removed (optional)
• Large bowl
• Salt to taste
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Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni in salted water until it is well done, or follow the instructions on the package. Drain well.

2. Place the onion, garlic, scallion, green pepper and hot pepper in a blender with a little milk, puree and set aside.

3. Mix the eggs and remaining milk together in a bowl and set aside.

4. Grease a 10-by16-inch casserole dish with butter, or use cooking spray.

5. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

6. Mix the macaroni in a big bowl with the butter, add some of the cheese but set aside 1 cup of cheese. Add all of the seasoning mixture and mix until the cheese is melted.

7. Add the egg and milk mixture and mix well.

8. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and top evenly with the remaining cheese.

9. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crusty, and the milk is well-absorbed.

10. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• For variety, you can add corn, grated carrots or mixed vegetables.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish