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Grenadian Macaroni Pie

Cultural Context

Grenadian Macaroni Pie is a beloved dish in Grenada, often served at family gatherings and special occasions. This baked pasta dish showcases the island's love for cheese and spices, blending macaroni with a creamy, cheesy filling and a hint of heat from scotch bonnet peppers. Its comforting nature has led to variations across the Caribbean, where similar baked pasta dishes are enjoyed.

CaribbeanGDmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pack elbow macaroni
salt
water
regular cheddar cheese
buddha cheese
2 eggs
carnation evaporated milk
cayenne pepper
onion
butter or margarine
bread crumbs

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

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

1

Cook 1 pack of elbow macaroni in salted water until done, checking the back of the packaging for timing.

2

Drain the macaroni and allow it to cool slightly.

3

In a bowl, whisk 2 eggs until fluffy to prevent them from cooking when added to warm macaroni.

4

Combine the warm macaroni in a large bowl with the whisked eggs.

5

Add carnation evaporated milk and cayenne pepper to the macaroni mixture; mix well.

6

Add roughly chopped onion and half of the grated cheddar and buddha cheese to the mixture; mix until well combined.

7

Add a tablespoon of butter or margarine to the macaroni mixture and mix in.

8

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, distributing the remaining cheese evenly on top.

9

If available, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for added crust.

10

Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake, keeping an eye on it as oven times may vary.

11

Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potlarge bowlbaking dishwhisk

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggsgluten

Also Known As

Macaroni PieBaked Macaroni

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