Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese
 
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Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 oz.) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk
  • 1½ lbs. or 3 (8 oz.) packages, or 6 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided
  • 2 Tbsps. onion, finely minced
  • 2 Tbsps. green bell pepper, finely minced
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded, deveigned, finely minced
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. paprika for sprinkling on top
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a high boil. Cook the macaronis according to package instructions for al dente minus 3 minutes. I cooked mine 3 minutes. The package said 6 to reach al dente.
  3. Meanwhile, mince the onion, bell pepper, and habanero pepper. Heat the evaporated milk in a sauce pan on medium heat for about 5 minutes. You don't want to boil it, just heat it.
  4. Drain the macaroni and return them to the pot. Stir in the warm milk, onions, peppers, and ½ the cheese.
  5. Allow to cool 2 minutes.
  6. Transfer macaroni to a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and pour the beaten eggs on top. Use a fork or spoon to work them into the macaronis a little. You don't need to stir them, just distribute them and let them settle in a bit.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Sprinkle with paprika.
  9. Bake 35-40 minutes.
Recipe by The Spice Kit Recipes at https://www.thespicekitrecipes.com/bahamian-macaroni-cheese/