Macaroni Pie

Name: Macaroni Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 32 servings
Cuisine: Authentic, Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 packages (16 ounces each) uncooked ziti pasta; 8 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese; 1 cup butter, softened; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup ketchup; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup yellow mustard; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and chopped; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 to 2 tablespoons Bajan hot pepper sauce

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 32 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Barbados-style macaroni pie blends hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, fresh herbs and three types of cheese for a side dish that goes with pretty much everything.

Ingredients

3 packages (16 ounces each) uncooked ziti pasta
8 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups whole milk
1 cup ketchup
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and chopped
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 to 2 tablespoons Bajan hot pepper sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to pot. Combine cheeses; reserve 4 cups for topping. On low heat, stir in remaining ingredients and remaining 8 cups cheese into pasta until well combined and cheese begins to melt. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with reserved 4 cups shredded cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 45-50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 420 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.