Ham and Macaroni “Pie”

Baked macaroni, or pie as it’s called in the Caribbean, is standard daily fare. Here ham is added to make this a casserole that can be served as a light meal or side dish.

Preparation time

25 minutes

Ready in

1 hr 13 min

Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Baking Time: 40 to 45 minutes

Makes

6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz (250 g) elbow pasta (about 1-1/2 cups/375 mL)
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Ontario Old Cheddar Cheese (about 4 oz/125 g)
  • 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) cubed Ontario Ham (about 8 oz/250 g)
  • 2 Ontario Eggs
  • 1can (370 mL) 2% evaporated milk or 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) 
  • Ontario Milk 
  • 1small Ontario Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
     

Instructions

In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions for 8 minutes.  Drain well and return to pot.  Stir in butter until melted.  Add 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) of the cheese, a bit at a time and mixing well after each addition.  Stir in ham.

In medium bowl, whisk eggs with milk; add onion, mustard, salt and pepper.  Stir into pasta mixture. Spread into greased 8-cup (2 L) baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until set and lightly browned.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: 

  • Protein: 22 grams
  • Fat: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 30 grams
  • Calories: 350
  • Fibre: 1 gram
  • Sodium: 80 mg
     

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