TRADITIONAL BAHAMIAN MAC AND CHEESE
Across The Bahamas, this satisfying delicacy is prepared as a baked dish, which when cut and portioned results in rich, cheesy squares that hold their shape on the plate and resemble lasagne or casserole in appearance. Eggs, evaporated milk and butter serve as both the binding ingredients and the incredibly creamy foundation for...
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Add 2 pinches of salt to large pot of water. Bring water to a boil and add uncooked macaroni pasta. Boil until tender.
- 2. Strain macaroni and place back in pot. Add butter and stir in macaroni until butter melts.
- 3. Slowly stir in most of cheese evenly. Reserve 8 ounces (or half of a 16 ounce bag) for later topping.
- 4. Add paprika, black pepper, onion, bell pepper, and 1/2 of a finely diced habanero or goat pepper. Stir well until cheese is melted and blended.
- 5. Beat eggs lightly and stir into mixture.
- 6. Slowly add evaporated milk, pouring about half a cup at a time.
- 7. Stir well, and spread the mixture evenly into a large prepared baking pan about 13 x 9.
- 8. Top with remainder of cheese and loosely cover with foil.
- 9. Bake at 375°F for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until top is a golden color.
- 10. Allow macaroni to cool for 45-50 minutes until room temperature before serving.
SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
When you long for a little cheesy comfort but you're short on time, try our southern baked mac 'n cheese dish. It's ready to dig into in just 60 minutes.
Provided by Jessica Walker
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
- In 9-inch square baking dish, mix cooked macaroni, beaten eggs and shredded cheese. Add milk, salt and pepper; mix well.
- Bake 45 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
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