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Bahamian Mac and Cheese

Bahamian Mac and Cheese

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Indulge in the bold flavors of cheddar, onions, bell peppers, and spice for a uniquely Caribbean twist.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 666 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 450 grams Raw Elbow Macaroni
  • 354 ml Evaporated Milk
  • 4 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Plant Butter
  • 4 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated, divided
  • 1 large Bell Pepper cored and diced
  • 1 large White Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Pickled Hot Banana Peppers finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Smoke Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Dry Oregano
  • ⅓ cup Panko Crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F and have a 9"x13" baking dish ready to go.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni as per the directions on the package.
  • Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and the mix in the evaporated milk. Set aside.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and return the pasta to the pot. Add the pieces of butter to the pasta and stir in the butter until melted.
  • Add 3 cups of the grated cheese to the macaroni and stir it in.
  • Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, banana peppers, and spices to the pot.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pot and stir to combine.
  • Coat the baking pan with non-stick spray. Transfer the macaroni mixture into the pan and flatten the top.
  • Sprinkle the top of the dish with the remaining 1 cup of grated cheese, and the panko crumbs.
  • Bake the Bahamian Mac and Cheese uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the baked dish from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.

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Notes

Habanero Pepper:
Note that this recipe is traditionally made with fresh Habanero Peppers, but due to their lack of availability in my rural grocery stores, I used banana peppers instead. If you using a Habanera Pepper, cut off the stem, cut the pepper in half, and remove the seeds. Chop the pepper finely and add it to the macaroni instead of the banana peppers. 

Nutrition

Calories: 666kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 28gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 903mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2108IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 572mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, mac and cheese
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