In the realm of Southern comfort food, macaroni pie stands tall as a delectable dish that blends creamy macaroni, hearty cheese, and a crispy crust. This iconic casserole has captured the hearts of many with its comforting flavors and nostalgic charm. Our collection of macaroni pie recipes offers a diverse range of options to suit every taste and preference. From the classic Southern macaroni pie, bursting with melted cheese and a golden-brown crust, to the unique twist of the Mexican macaroni pie, infused with zesty spices and a delightful cornbread crust, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you seek a traditional rendition or a contemporary twist, our macaroni pie recipes will guide you in creating a dish that will be the star of any gathering.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SOUTHERN MACARONI PIE
This recipe was given to me by my niece who resides in South Carolina. It is different than Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipes. I use this as a side dish to baked or fried chicken, baked pork chops, kielbasa, or just about anything. It is an alternate to having the traditional potatoes at most meals. You will find this recipe is quick to put together and calls for a minimal number of ingredients. Leftovers can be reheated in a microwave.
Provided by Sandylee
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook macaroni in salted water until almost done.
- Beat egg and flour with fork until there are no lumps.
- Beat in milk and salt.
- In a greased 2 quart shallow casserole dish, layer the macaroni, cheese, another layer of macaroni, and a final layer of cheese.
- Pour the milk mixture over the top of layered ingredients.
- Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes in a 350 degree Fahrenheit preheated oven.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
- This last step is important to let the pie set-up.
SOUTHERN MACARONI AND CHEESE PIE
Macaroni and Cheese Pie is a staple of all good Southern family dinners, church dinners and socials.
Provided by dameionec
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the macaroni and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Slowly melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in evaporated milk and black pepper; cook until heated through.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl until smooth; whisk about 1/2 cup of the evaporated milk mixture into the eggs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. Whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan with evaporated milk mixture. Continue to heat gently, whisking constantly, until the evaporated milk mixture almost comes to a simmer and the sauce thickens.
- Gently mix salt and cooked macaroni into the sauce and stir to combine.
- Spoon 1/4 of the macaroni mixture in a layer into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and top with 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers three more times; top last cheese layer with paprika to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 197.3 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 26.4 g, Sodium 919.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
CLASSIC SOUTHERN MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Virginia Willis
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch ovenproof casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender (a little more than al dente), about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
- In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, cheese, milk and eggs. Add some salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared dish.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly before serving.
SOUTHERN MACARONI PIE II
This recipe was found in a "Cooking with Paula Deen" magazine. In sounded so simular to my recipe #107514 that I thought I would whip it up to compare. This macaroni pie is just as good if not a wee bit better. It certainly needs to be compared side by side to be sure....but then, what would I do with all that pie? This recipe was titled in the magazine "Libba's Macaroni & Cheese"
Provided by Sandylee
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta, according to package directions; drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta and butter, stirring until butter melts.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups cheese, milk, eggs.
- Pour over pasta, stirring well. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
- Top with reserved 1 cup cheese.
- Bake 40-45 mins, or until set.
ITALIAN MACARONI PIE
Make and share this Italian Macaroni Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Kiddle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 9 by 13 by 2 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the soppressata and transfer to the baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over pasta. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake the pie for 20-25 minutes or until eggs are set. If you want it slightly golden on top, broil until desired color is reached. (If you don't have soppressata, or don't want to use it, you can substitute with pepperoni.).
SOUTHERN MACARONI AND CHEESE
There is macaroni and cheese, and then there is special occasion macaroni and cheese like this one. Unlike most recipes, which start with a roux, this one begins with a milk-and-egg base, which gives the dish an incredibly rich, silky taste. It's adapted from Millie Peartree, the owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food restaurant in the Bronx, who has been making this dish since she was a little girl. The recipe was passed down in her family for generations, but because of the generous amount of cheese used, the dish was only made for events like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Extra-sharp Cheddar adds tartness and a layer of Colby Jack creates a gooey, molten center. If you can't find a Colby Jack blend, shredded mozzarella or a Mexican-style blend will work in its place.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories dinner, weeknight, casseroles, noodles, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until a little under al dente, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and eggs. Add cooked macaroni, 2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar, melted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and stir until well combined.
- Add half the macaroni mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack evenly on top. Spread the remaining macaroni mixture on top in an even layer. Cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Carefully remove and discard the aluminum foil. Top the macaroni mixture with the remaining 2 cups Cheddar and 1/2 cup Colby Jack. Broil on top rack until cheese is browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. (The broiled cheese can go from golden to burnt fairly quickly, so keep a close eye on it.)
- Remove from oven and let cool until the macaroni and cheese is fully set, 10 to 15 minutes. (The mixture may first appear jiggly, but it will firm up as it cools.) Serve warm.
UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS MACARONI PIE
This is a dish from my childhood that has taken me years to recreate. I think I've finally done it. I can't go to family dinners without it! In Jamaica, we use Scotch Bonnet peppers but you can use as much or as little hot peppers as you like. Feel free to vary the combination of seasonings until you find the combination that makes your taste buds dance. You can also cut the pie into little squares and serve them on toothpicks as an appetizer. And the best thing? It freezes very well and tastes even better as leftovers!
Provided by Nix7412
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until it is well done but not soggy.
- Drain well.
- Meanwhile, place the onion, garlic, escallion, green pepper and hot pepper in a blender with a little of the milk and puree.
- Set aside.
- Take out 1 cup of the grated cheese and mix with the breadcrumbs.
- Set aside.
- Grease a 10"x6" casserole dish with a little bit of the butter.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the hot macaroni with the butter until all the butter is melted.
- Add the remaining cheese and all of the seasoning mixture and mix until the melted cheese begins to form a sauce.
- Once everything is well incorporated, add the egg and mix well.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with breadcrumb/cheese mixture.
- Pour remaining evaporated milk slowly over the top of the mixture, taking care not to let the dish overflow.
- Let stand for about 15 mins so that the milk is absorbed.
- Bake for about 30 mins or until the top is brown and crusty and the milk has been absorbed.
- Let stand for another 15 minutes before serving.
MACARONI PIE
This wonderful pie is a variation of macaroni and cheese.
Provided by TARASMOMMEE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Beat eggs and milk together. Pour half of the cooked macaroni into 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover macaroni with half of the cheese. Pour remaining macaroni into baking dish leaving a little room at the top. Cover with remaining cheese. Pour egg mixture over macaroni. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake in a preheated over for an hour or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.7 calories, Carbohydrate 91.6 g, Cholesterol 136.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 490.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your macaroni pie a more complex flavor. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Swiss.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the pie.
- Season the macaroni and cheese mixture well. This will help to bring out the flavor of the dish. Some good seasonings to use include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Use a deep-dish pie plate. This will ensure that the macaroni pie is cooked through evenly.
- Bake the macaroni pie in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the pie from becoming dry.
- Let the macaroni pie cool slightly before serving. This will make it easier to slice and serve.
Conclusion:
Southern macaroni pie is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a macaroni pie that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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