Macaroni Pudding

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Add the macaroni to a large pan with sufficient water to cover it, approximately 4 cups.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Add the salt and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

   25–30 min
3. 3
   Step 3:

   Meanwhile, beat the eggs and sugar together.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Add the vanilla and nutmeg, mix well, and set aside.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   In a separate medium saucepan, heat the evaporated milk, 1 cup water, and butter until almost boiling.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Remove from the heat and add the hot milk mixture to the sugar mixture.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Drain the cooked macaroni.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Add the macaroni and raisins to the milk mixture and stir well. The mixture will have quite a bit of liquid, which will form a custard-textured pudding once baked.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Grease a large baking dish with butter or margarine.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Add the macaroni mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle with additional nutmeg.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until golden brown. The pudding should be firm enough to cut but moist and not dry.

    1 h