10/19/2023 0 Comments Recipes for macaroni pie![]() Okay, this recipe is not too firm or too creamy. It all comes together for the ultimate comfort food, a perfect treat. The allure is the spice combination, hot pepper, onions, garlic, thyme and creole spice. Once again, this recipe (though slightly modified) comes from our favorite cookbook: The Naparima Girls’ High School Cookbook, which you can buy for yourself online now at the Uncommon Caribbean Shop.Īnd remember, if you really want the perfect accompaniment to your macaroni pie, try this simple recipe for callaloo, another traditional West Indian side dish. So what sets this Trinidad Macaroni Pie apart Give me a second Will you please. Or you can cut your macaroni pie into smaller cubes (or bake it in a muffin pan) to serve as an appetizer… Just expect rave reviews from guests when entertaining! It has heat, herbs and spices, and a few unexpected ingredients like ketchup, mustard, and New Zealand sharp cheddar cheese that said auntie probably had in her fridge and thought would be good to include just because. It’s great as a side dish with meats, vegetables, etc. Macaroni pie is essentially a Caribbean auntie’s version of baked mac and cheese. In a sauté pan, melt the butter and add the oil. Drain the macaroni and leave in the strainer. Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes in a 350 degree Fahrenheit preheated oven. Pour the milk mixture over the top of layered ingredients. Thankfully, the recipe is quite simple and sure to add a special Caribbean twist to almost any meal. Cook the macaroni for about 8 minutes until just tender (but not done as the macaroni will continue to cook in the oven). In a greased 2 quart shallow casserole dish, layer the macaroni, cheese, another layer of macaroni, and a final layer of cheese. Yes, there is macaroni involved and baking, but it’s far from what could really be considered a pie. In a saucepan, melt 40g of the butter, add the flour and, stirring, add the milk, a little salt & pepper, the nutmeg and the parmesan cheese. Similar to guava cheese, the name “macaroni pie” is a bit of a misnomer. In our house, when macaroni came in contact with cheese, it was always in the firm, delicious form of macaroni pie. Now, Steve may correct me on this, but I don’t ever remember being served Mac & Cheese by my Trinidadian parents at home. Last year, Americans spent nearly a billion dollars on Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Well, for those not familiar with Caribbean macaroni pie, I should start by mentioning that it’s a little different from what Americans generally think of when it comes to combining macaroni and cheese. Thanks, UC reader Kajmere for this question via our contact page. I know that everyone has their own way of preparing Macaroni Pie.
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