🇧🇸 Bahamian Cuisine

Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 8

Difficulty Easy

Calories 410 kcal

Rich, custardy baked macaroni and cheese made with evaporated milk, eggs, and sharp cheddar. A Bahamian celebration essential.

Ingredients

500g elbow macaroni
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 can evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

1 Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
2 Preheat oven to 180C.
3 In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni with 2 cups of cheese.
4 Whisk together evaporated milk, eggs, mustard, salt, and pepper.
5 Pour milk mixture over the macaroni. Stir to combine.
6 Transfer to a buttered baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and paprika.
7 Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.

Did You Know?

Bahamian mac and cheese is baked until firm enough to cut into squares, unlike the saucy American version.