Macaroni Pie | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (for topping, optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish or baking dish with butter.

Cook Macaroni

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and heavy cream. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, bell pepper, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Combine Ingredients

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese mixture and mix until well combined.

Assemble the Pie

Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared pie dish. Smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy finish.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pie is set in the center.

Serve

Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.