Once again, this recipe (though slightly modified) comes from our favorite cookbook: The Naparima Girls’ High School Cookbook, which you can buy for yourself online now at the Uncommon Caribbean Shop.Īnd remember, if you really want the perfect accompaniment to your macaroni pie, try this simple recipe for callaloo, another traditional West Indian side dish. Or you can cut your macaroni pie into smaller cubes (or bake it in a muffin pan) to serve as an appetizer… Just expect rave reviews from guests when entertaining! It’s great as a side dish with meats, vegetables, etc. Thankfully, the recipe is quite simple and sure to add a special Caribbean twist to almost any meal. Yes, there is macaroni involved and baking, but it’s far from what could really be considered a pie. Similar to guava cheese, the name “macaroni pie” is a bit of a misnomer. In our house, when macaroni came in contact with cheese, it was always in the firm, delicious form of macaroni pie. Now, Steve may correct me on this, but I don’t ever remember being served Mac & Cheese by my Trinidadian parents at home. Last year, Americans spent nearly a billion dollars on Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. 1 large egg, whisked 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped ½ Scotch bonnet pepper, finely. Author: Allyson, adapted from Mary Rudolph’s recipe in The Virginia Housewife. Note my antique spoon from 1791 in the photo Yield: 6-8. ![]() In a sauté pan, melt the butter and add the oil. Melt the cheese on top and in 10 minutes, you’ll have the cheesiest treat of your historical dreams. Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes in a 350 degree Fahrenheit preheated oven. ![]() Pour the milk mixture over the top of layered ingredients. Drain the macaroni and leave in the strainer. In a greased 2 quart shallow casserole dish, layer the macaroni, cheese, another layer of macaroni, and a final layer of cheese. Well, for those not familiar with Caribbean macaroni pie, I should start by mentioning that it’s a little different from what Americans generally think of when it comes to combining macaroni and cheese. Cook the macaroni for about 8 minutes until just tender (but not done as the macaroni will continue to cook in the oven). Thanks, UC reader Kajmere for this question via our contact page. ![]() Cook butter and thyme sprigs in a medium saucepan over. Line piecrust with aluminum foil Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. I know that everyone has their own way of preparing Macaroni Pie. Press piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate crimp edges.
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