Bajan Macaroni Pie

Making Bajan Macaroni Pie

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1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 355°F. Boil the macaroni in salted water for 10 minutes until just tender, then drain well.

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2. Return the pasta to the pot off the heat and stir in the butter until it melts. Let it stand for 2 minutes.

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3. Beat the eggs with the evaporated milk, ketchup, mustard, onion, salt and pepper. Stir into the pasta with two thirds of the cheese.

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4. Spoon into a greased 23 cm baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and set. Stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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Small Things That Help

• Undercook the macaroni slightly, because it softens further in the oven.
• If the top browns before the centre sets, cover with foil for the last 10 minutes.
• Grate the cheese yourself; packet cheese is coated and melts less smoothly.

What to Serve with Bajan Macaroni Pie

• Fried fish
• Green salad
• Coleslaw
• Baked chicken

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps in the fridge for 4 days. Reheat slices in the oven or microwave.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.