MAKARONILAATIKKO (FINNISH MACARONI CHEESE)

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Make and share this Makaronilaatikko (Finnish Macaroni Cheese) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Broke Guy

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 onion, minced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni or 2 cups cooked ziti
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat and onion until meat is brown and onion is translucent.
  • Using either a spray or butter, coat a baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the milk, eggs, 1/2 cup cheese, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the noodles and meat and pour into the baking dish. Add the egg/milk mixture over the meat/noodles mixture and then layer the remaining cheese on top.
  • Cook in the oven for 40 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. Garnish each serving with a dollop of ketchup on top.

Bidemi Olufayo
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bojan Cvetanovski
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This is the best macaroni cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Qasim zada
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This was my first time making macaroni cheese from scratch, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was creamy and cheesy, just like I like it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rooukhal Amin
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can adapt it to my own taste by adding different cheeses or toppings.


areeb Jan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bridget Laudy
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like macaroni cheese. The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


anabzar saad
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This is the best macaroni cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Joyce Bosa
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I've never been a fan of macaroni cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so cheesy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


William okaleb
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nahib Mirza
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any type of cheese I like.


Shahin Kazi
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Katleho Moropoli
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This is the best macaroni cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


COACH DANYAL
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This was my first time making macaroni cheese from scratch, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was creamy and cheesy, just like I like it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kwanele Thabiso
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can adapt it to my own taste by adding different cheeses or toppings.


Hassan Javed
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This macaroni cheese is a hit! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I added some chopped bacon and green onions to mine, and it was even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!