Bajan macaroni pie
A sliceable baked macaroni cheese from Barbados, sharp with mustard and cheddar, with a sweet ketchup glaze.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.82 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Boil the macaroni in salted water for 8 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
8 min - 2
Soften the onion in the butter for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Mix the evaporated milk, eggs, mustard, pepper, salt and thyme in a large bowl.
- 4
Add the macaroni, onion and 250 g of the cheese and stir well. Tip into a greased 20 x 30 cm dish.
- 5
Spread the ketchup thinly over the top and scatter with the remaining cheese.
- 6
Bake for 35 minutes until set, bubbling and golden. Rest for 10 minutes so it holds together, then cut into squares.
35 min
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