Dinner

Macaroni Pie

Name: Macaroni Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 250g macaroni, broken into pieces; 1 tablespoon butter; 375g Cheddar cheese, grated; 1 egg, whisked until fluffy; 250ml milk; 2 tsp ground onion; 1 tsp mustard; 1 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, fine; 2 tsp butter; 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, grated; water, water, as needed

A baked macaroni casserole with cheddar cheese, egg, milk, warm spices, and a crisp breadcrumb topping.

1 hr
500 kcal
Vegetarian
Pasta

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Bring water to a boil.
Step 2:
Add the broken-up macaroni, elbows, and salt to the boiling water.
Step 3:
Cook uncovered until tender but not overcooked, about 8 minutes.
8 min
Step 4:
Preheat a moderately hot oven to 350°F, 180°C, or Gas Mark 4.
Step 5:
Drain the macaroni thoroughly and return it to the same hot saucepan in which it was cooked.
Step 6:
Mix the butter into the macaroni.
Step 7:
Grate the cheese.
Step 8:
Mix the grated cheese with the macaroni while it is still warm.
Step 9:
Whisk the egg until fluffy.
Step 10:
Add the milk, ground onion, white pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and mustard to the egg.
Step 11:
Pour the egg mixture in with the macaroni and mix.
Step 12:
Place the mixture in a greased ovenproof casserole dish.
Step 13:
Top with butter, some grated cheese, and fine breadcrumbs.
Step 14:
Bake in the center of the oven for about 30–45 minutes, depending on the dish's depth.
30–45 min