Jenn's Bahamian Mac N Cheese

10
Servings

15m
Prep Time

45m
Cook Time

1h
Ready In

Recipe: #24215

June 28, 2016

recipe by:
JostLori

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recipe by:
JostLori

"Folks in the Bahamas LOVE their Mac N Cheese. Once, when travelling in the Virgin Islands, I discovered they do, too - and it was on every menu regardless of the cuisine. I wonder why that is. Anyways, here's a Bahamian version, straight from the islands. UPDATED per review, to add a bit of butter to the cooked macaroni!"

Original recipe yields 10 servings

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 pan and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a high boil. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions for al dente MINUS 3 minutes. It will continue to cook in the oven. Add the butter and stir till melted and coated.

Step 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. Don't boil it, just heat it.

Step 4

Drain the macaroni and return it to the pot. Stir in the warm milk, onions, peppers, and 1/2 the cheese. Allow to cool 2 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer macaroni to the 9 x 13 pan and pour the beaten eggs on top. Use a fork or spoon to work the eggs into the macaroni a little. You don't need to stir them, just distribute the eggs and let them settle in a bit.