How to Make Bajan Macaroni Pie

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cheaper fat alternative.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Salsa provides flavor with fewer calories, and vinegar is a low-cost alternative.

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Sauté onion and bell pepper in butter until softened, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheese.

Whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, hot sauce, thyme, and black pepper in a separate bowl.

Pour egg mixture over macaroni and mix well.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and smooth the top.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top for a crunchy finish.

Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set.

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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