Bahamian Mac And Cheese Recipe
Looking for a cheesy, comforting dish with a tropical twist? This Bahamian Mac And Cheese Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni = 1 16 oz. package
- evaporated milk = 2 12 oz. cans
- cheddar cheese grated and divided = 1½ lbs. or 3 (8 oz.) packages, or 6 cups
- Onion finely minced = 2 Tbsps
- Green bell pepper finely minced = 2 Tbsps
- 1 habanero pepper seeded, deveigned and finely minced
- 3 eggs beaten
- black pepper = ½ tsp
- Salt = ½ tsp
- paprika for sprinkling on top = 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Boil water in a pot.
- Cook macaroni until slightly firm, about 3 minutes less than package instructions.
- Mince onion, bell pepper, and habanero pepper.
- Warm evaporated milk on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Drain macaroni and return to pot.
- Stir in warm milk, onions, peppers, and half the cheese.
- Let cool for 2 minutes.
- Transfer macaroni to a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Pour beaten eggs over macaroni, distributing evenly.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.