Cookbook:Macaroni Pie

| 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.