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Trini Macaroni Pie

Cultural Context

Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, Macaroni Pie is a beloved dish often served at family gatherings and festive occasions. It reflects the island's culinary creativity, combining influences from various cultures, including British and Creole. This hearty dish is a favorite comfort food, often enjoyed alongside meats or as a standalone meal. Today, it's embraced across the Caribbean and beyond, with each family adding their unique twist.

CaribbeanTTmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 large eggs
1 tin evaporated milk
triny pepper sauce
pimento peppers
Cajun seasoning
Caribbean citrus seasoning
grated garlic
1 tablespoon salted butter
Kobe Jack cheese
pepper jack cheese
Montterrey cheese
cheddar cheese
dried parsley

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Salsa adds flavor with fewer calories, while ketchup is often less expensive.

1

In a big bowl, create the milk mixture by adding 2 large eggs, 1 tin of evaporated milk, triny pepper sauce, and finely chopped pimento peppers.

2

Add Cajun seasoning and Caribbean citrus seasoning to the milk mixture.

3

Incorporate grated garlic into the mixture for flavor.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of salted butter to the mixture and mix until the butter melts and coats the macaroni pieces.

5

Combine a mix of Kobe Jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, Montterrey cheese, and cheddar cheese into the mixture.

6

Pour the mixture into an 8x4 baking dish.

7

Top the mixture with the remaining cheese blend used inside.

8

Sprinkle dried parsley on top for color.

9

Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

10

Allow to cool properly before cutting and serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingbaking

Equipment Needed

big bowl8x4 baking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggsgluten

Also Known As

Macaroni PieTrinidad Macaroni Pie

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