"Macaroni pie is a Trinidadian baked macaroni and cheese with onions, garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper served casserole-style...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound pasta, such as elbows, rigatoni or penne
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1 stick + 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
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2 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
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1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
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1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and ribbed, minced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
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1 cup plain breadcrumbs
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nonstick cooking spray