• Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cooking Time: 45 mins
  • Serves: 8

Creamy Macaroni Pie

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 Ingredients List

  • 8 ounce uncooked Macaroni
  • 2 Tablespoon sunsalted butter
  • 1-2 tablespoon jalapenos pepper minced, seeded
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 
cup evaporated milk
  • 1 egg
  • 4 ounce mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 4 ounce sharp cheddar cheese
, grated
  • 1 
teaspoon salt (I used creole salt)
  • ½ 
teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoons dry mustard (optional)

 Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions.Be sure to salt water before cooking.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sauté the garlic, thyme, Jalapeno pepper, smoked paprika for about 1 minute in 2 tablespoons butter.
Then add onions and continue cooking for about a minute more.
Proceed by adding the flour; whisk until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Remove about ¼ cup of the mixture and slowly whisk with the egg making sure it doesn’t curdle. Dump the tempered egg back into the pan.and mix well to incorporate all ingredients.
Stir in more than half of the cheese (leave the rest to sprinkle on top) .
Drain macaroni and add to sauce; stir until coated. Adjust seasonings. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top . Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 -30 minutes or until heated through.

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