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 this macaroni bake which is not to be confused with the saucier homestyle versions typically found in North America or the pre-packaged boxes for stovetop mac & cheese.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Bake
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 16-oz bags cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 large white onion, diced
- 4 - eggs
- - black pepper
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 - habanero pepper or goat pepper, diced
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
How To Make traditional bahamian mac and cheese
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Step 1Add 2 pinches of salt to large pot of water. Bring water to a boil and add uncooked macaroni pasta. Boil until tender.
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Step 2Strain macaroni and place back in pot. Add butter and stir in macaroni until butter melts.
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Step 3Slowly stir in most of cheese evenly. Reserve 8 ounces (or half of a 16 ounce bag) for later topping.
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Step 4Add 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.
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Step 5Beat eggs lightly and stir into mixture.
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Step 6Slowly add evaporated milk, pouring about half a cup at a time.
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Step 7Stir well, and spread the mixture evenly into a large prepared baking pan about 13 x 9.
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Step 8Top with remainder of cheese and loosely cover with foil.
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Step 9Bake at 375°F for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until top is a golden color.
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Step 10Allow macaroni to cool for 45-50 minutes until room temperature before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 871kcal, carbohydrates: 51g, cholesterol: 238mg, fat: 56g, fiber: 2g, protein: 40g, saturated fat: 32g, sodium: 923mg, sugar: 7g, unsaturated fat: 24g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Pasta Sides
Keyword:
#mac and cheese
Keyword:
#bahamian
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Caribbean
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