Bajan Macaroni Pie

Referred to in Barbados simply as “pie”, macaroni pie, served daily all across the island, is always a winner, especially with children. There are several variations to this dish. It can also be made with different kinds of pasta such as penne or rotini. Adding 2 tins of tuna is also an option to make a one pot meal served with salad.

Ingredients

8oz/250g dry long, straight macaroni (elbow shaped is less traditional but can still be used) Example below:

An example Macaroni noodles typically used in Bajan Macaroni Pie

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 1/2 lbs/675g sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 egg

1 cup 8floz/240ml evaporated milk

1 small grated onion

1 teaspoon hot English mustard

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce or cayenne pepper (optional)

1 1/2 tablespoons tomato ketchup

Garnish:1 finely chopped sweet pepper (optional)

2 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs

2 teaspoons butter

2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese

Method

  1. Bring water to the boil. Break up macaroni and add to the boiling water with salt. Boil it uncovered until it is just tender but not overcooked (about 8 minutes).
  2. Preheat oven to 350F, 180C or Gas Mark 4.
  3. Drain the macaroni thoroughly, put it back into the same hot saucepan it was cooked in and mix in the butter.
  4. Grate the cheese and mix it in with the macaroni a bit at a time, while it is still warm.
  5. Whisk the egg until fluffy and add the milk, onion powder, white pepper, salt, pepper sauce and mustard. Pour in with the macaroni and mix.
  6. Place in a greased oven proof casserole dish. Top with a little butter, some grated cheese and fine breadcrumbs. Bake in the centre of the oven for about 30-45 minutes depending on the depth of the dish.

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